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Kent Consortium is Hiring a MTSS Behavior Coordinator- General Education and Special Education Near Grand Rapids, MI
JobID: 21450
Position Type: Student Support Services
Date Posted: 8/8/2023
Location: Kent City Community Schools
Date Available: Immediately
District: Kent City Community Schools - website
Position Type: Full-Time MTSS Behavior Coordinator to support the district’s MTSS behavior process, specifically regarding child-find obligations and process, and support staff and students with district behavioral needs and data collection.
Date Posted: 8/7/23 Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Kent City Community Schools
NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR THE 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Position Type: MTSS Behavior Coordinator (1.0 FTE)
Summary: Provide comprehensive mental health and behavioral supports for students and their school families; address barriers limiting students from receiving the full benefit of their educational experience. Facilitate the Child-Find Process through the MTSS Behavior process. These initiatives typically involve working with teams to develop communication, social, functional, and pre-academic skills and reduce negative behaviors.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Work alongside the classroom staff in the district
Model for staff by working with children to provide intensive behavioral instruction, including discrete trial teaching, natural environment teaching, small group instruction, and skill-based treatment
Provide professional learning, support, and modeling to staff to make the most of their efforts in making instructional strategies universal across all areas of the student’s school environment
Support teams in establishing data collection systems by modeling and collecting data
Provide feedback and fidelity checks in a professional manner and respond appropriately
Effectively communicate and collaborate with teachers, itinerant staff, paraprofessionals, and other staff
Maintain student confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information and adhere to FERPA rules and guidelines
Participate in regular meetings and training
Other duties as assigned
A clear understanding of the FBA and PBSP process. The ability to create, implement, and collect data on Functional Behavioral Supports and Positive Behavioral Support Plans (FBA/PBSP), is preferred, but will have opportunities for professional learning around these topics.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Interpersonal relationship strengths to ensure that all stakeholders have connections and a clear understanding of the goals of the regional program.
Perform related work as required
General Enthusiasm for the job
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Commitment to lifelong learning as demonstrated by attendance at seminars, in-services, and training as appropriate.
Education & Experience Preferred:
School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or Educator with a strong behavioral background
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications
Previous school experience working with children with a variety of needs/disabilities, including emotional and/or behavioral challenges is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Some standing, walking, moving, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, and handling are required.
Ability to use CPI restraints.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.