Internal Only** Universal (Tier 1) Team Leader (1 Position)

Urbana School District #116

TITLE:  Universal (Tier 1) Team Leader (1 Position)

LOCATION: Leal Elementary School

SUPERVISOR:  The building principal and the Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY:  Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day.  PBIS creates schools where all students succeed. Universal Tier I PBIS practices and systems establish a foundation of regular, proactive support while preventing unwanted behaviors. Universal supports are provided to all students, school-wide.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Support and lead the school’s Universal PBIS team 
• Organize the monthly Universal PBIS team meeting, including but not limited to preparing agendas, notes, and minutes
• Understand and champion the data, systems, and practices of PBIS
• Build commitment within the school for PBIS implementation at all levels (Universal/Tier 1; Tier 2/Tier 3) and with multiple stakeholders (i.e., staff, students, families)
• Plan for classroom lessons and support implementation in the building
• Organize the data for decision-making and progress monitoring by the Universal Team
• Plan for and facilitate the professional development of school staff regarding PBIS practices and systems 
• Provide support and assist with the implementation of the office discipline referral entry (i.e., Skyward) and universal support for students through Panorama. 
• Prepare for measuring the fidelity of PBIS implementation using the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI)
• Participate in PBIS walkthroughs as requested by administration or Central office.
• Collaborate regularly with the principal, the building administrative team, the building school improvement team, the Tier 2/Tier 3 team leader, and other building leadership.
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual teachers and building team members.
• Attend and participate in district summer professional development opportunities to build leadership capacity.
• Attend district PBIS meetings as needed for planning, additional training, support, and resources.
• Attend Program Council meetings.
• Lead and champion professional development and instructional methods that support Core, Tier I, Tier 2/Tier 3 academics and behavior 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of PBIS practices and systems within the building leadership team and make adjustments as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary to strengthen PBIS initiatives in the building

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven commitment to establishing a positive school climate through PBIS systems
• Willingness to learn and be trained on the critical features of PBIS
• Willingness to help lead the integration of classroom management practices into Universal Tier I systems
• Ability to lead professional development activities at the building level
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Ability to lead Universal Tier I activities in collaboration with the principal/administrative team and members of the school improvement team
• Promote shared decision-making and the ability to work collaboratively with administrators, building team leaders, and classroom teachers
• Ability to lead PBIS professional development activities that support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Classroom Learning Communities (CLCs)

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Current Illinois Professional Educator License 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. 
• This is a stipend-position paid at $1,000-$2,000 depending on the level of grant funding received.  
• This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is an exempt position.
• This is at least a one-year commitment for the 2026-2027 school year.  
• This position requires participation on the school improvement team. Universal (Tier 1) Team Leaders are not eligible for the SIP stipend.

START:  August, 2026

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CREATED:  March 2025