Behavior Facilitator - Elementary

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District: 

At South Burlington School District, we believe in supporting the whole employee—inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing, competitively priced health insurance, dental coverage, sick time, professional time and other leaves. Additionally, we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title:          Behavior Facilitator

Location:       District Assigned School

Job Group:       Support Staff

Reports To:      Principal

Summary: Under the direction of the Principal/designee, assists in the development and implementation of an effective student behavioral management plan.  Serves as a primary facilitator for the school-wide safety and discipline system.  Maintains student records, serves as a home-school liaison, and assists with special assignments. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: other duties may be assigned as needed.

1.   Works as a team member with administration, teachers, psychologists, counselors, and others to cultivate positive, appropriate relationships with students in order to establish behavior modifications enabling student learning successes. 

• Serves as a standing member of the Child Advocacy Team (CAT), Positive Behavior   Intervention and Supports (PBIS) team and the Crisis Response Team (CRT). May     also serve on Evaluation and Planning Teams, as needed.
• Mentors individual and small groups of students.
• Coordinates special student programs such as the “bus buddy” system, school         community initiatives for food drives, holiday gift-giving, procuring funds for           clothing and eyeglasses, and other programs.
• Addresses student-related bus issues including, but not limited to scheduling issues,   misbehavior, and parent/guardian concerns.
• Collaborates with administration, teachers, psychologists, and support staff in           assisting students with disruptive behaviors, writing behavior plans, lending             classroom support, active meeting participation concerning behavioral issues, and     maintaining communication with parents/guardians.

2.   Monitors all aspects of student behaviors; conducts task analysis, data collection, and   maintains records and data sheets for assigned students as required. 

• Implements student behavior objectives in various settings such as, but not limited   to: lunchrooms, classrooms, playgrounds, individual settings, community forums,     and educational trips outside the classroom. Assists in the oversight of recess and     lunchroom monitors. 

• Assesses crisis situations and defuses situations using conflict resolution and crisis     management techniques.

3.  Maintains confidential student data and records and coordinates information flow to       school staff as appropriate.

      a.  Updates and keeps current data held in the Student Information System(s).

      b.  Coordinates transitions with sending and receiving schools, including FHT Middle                  School.

      c.   Appropriately disseminates information to school staff regarding new students.

4. Remains current on district programs, procedures, trainings, and best practices in the         profession; may be required to attend training in or out of district.

5. May perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree in education, psychology, social work, or similar discipline preferred.  A minimum of an Associate’s Degree or sixty (60) or more college level credits is required.  One or more years of successful experience in a school setting or work with at-risk students or students who demonstrate disruptive behaviors.  Training in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is highly desirable.  Demonstrated knowledge of disabilities, laws, teaching principles and methods, and instructional programming is helpful.

Certifications:  Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid certification is required. Completion of Behavior Facilitator/Interventionist training coursework within six months of employment is expected.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Demonstrated knowledge in appropriate behavioral intervention strategies, instructional strategies, developmental learning, communication strategies, use of age appropriate materials and specialized instructional techniques (vocational skills, social skills, speech-language skills).  Knowledge of learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, communication impairments.  Knowledge of special education teaching methods, theories, and laws.  Good understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods; good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form, and demonstrated active listening and advocacy skills.  Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.  Knowledgeable of Microsoft office products, internet and email systems, and mastery of the subject matter being taught.

Why Join SBSD?

*Supportive colleagues and leadership

*Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

*Professional growth and advancement

*Comprehensive benefits

*Meaningful work that impacts students daily

Salary : $20 - $22