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DISTRICT WIDE POSITION TITLE: Behavioral Coach
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Special Services / DW
STATUS: Certified – Contract, Full-Time Exempt
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours a week / 207-Calendar
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023-2024
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavior Coach is responsible to provide training and coaching to certified /classified staff for implementation of trauma-informed practices.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Safe Crisis Management (SCM) initial, re-certification, and booster training for building staff.
• Serve as a consultant to the building MTSS team regarding behavior and social emotional needs at all tiers 1, 2, & 3.
• Observe students and support trauma informed problem-solving with teams prior to proposal for ED placement.
• Assist teams in developing Functional Behavior Assessments and related Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist with transitions between programs.
• Participate in team problem solving meetings to prevent over-identification of students exhibiting significant behaviors and safely support them in their least restrictive environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in education, Applied Behavior Analysis, social work, psychology, or related field required.
• Graduate Degree or other advanced education in special education preferred.
• Kansas Special Education Certification in ED, social work, or school psychology preferred.
• Minimum of three years successfully supporting students with trauma histories, mental health diagnosis, and significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Successful experience as a member of a clinical or special education team.
• Successful experience providing training and leadership to adult learners.
• Experience in a psychiatric/therapeutic day or residential facility for children preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and successful use of current research-based instruction, trauma informed, and behavioral strategies.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Ability and desire to work as a contributing, collaborative member of a team.
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor educators.
• Ability to provide engaging research based professional development.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the performance of Medium work. The position involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position requires visual acuity to perform work using a computer and other technology to support instruction. The position requires a frequent amount of grasping, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, standing, walking, and feeling, an occasional amount of balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, pushing and/or pulling, and some climbing. Repetitive motion with a significant amount of fine finger dexterity is required in carrying out the essential duties of this position. The position is performed in a generally hazard free, indoor environment and a clean atmosphere.
IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Background Clearance, TB Test