Behavior Consultant (26-27)

General Information/Duties:

• Support and coach district paraprofessionals using research-based practices to ensure students are meeting their goals and objectives.
• Support the developmental and instructional gains of all students by working collaboratively with teachers across general and special education to build capacity for practices that increase student performance.
• Coordinate and network with building teams under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services and building leadership to ensure the appropriate consideration of programming, academics, and behavioral success of students
• Provides services to students experiencing moderate to significant behavioral problems.
• Collects data regarding behavioral intervention plans and services provided to students.
• Knowledge of and supports inclusion in both theory and practice
• Knowledge with the ability to facilitate the application of evidence-based practices across content areas for advancing student performance
• Possesses knowledge of the least restrictive environment to meet student programming options
• Demonstrate competence in gathering, analyzing, applying, and reporting data
• Ability to make data-based decisions for student growth
• Develop and deliver professional development for paraprofessionals
• Effectively and consistently communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community
• Be a team player; working with other members to improve techniques, relations with the community, and the school environment
• Committed to continuous improvement through training and the use of technology.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope of the position

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Social Work
• At least three (3) years of experience working with students with emotional impairments or significant behavior problems
• Possess a good working relationship with peers and has a credible reputation in the school system
• Ability and willingness to work in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the academic, social, and emotional needs of the school-age student is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified under one of the following credentials:

• A licensed Master’s level psychologist or school psychologist;
• A licensed Master’s level professional counselor;
• A licensed Master’s level social worker or school social worker.
• Teacher Consultant (Special Education Endorsement in ASD, CI, or EI required

Terms of Employment:

Full-time position. Compensation to commensurate based on education and experience. Starting at $41,375

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance with the choice of five plans or cash in lieu of health insurance
• District paid Vision and Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - for you and your immediate family to utilize
• 10 days of paid parental leave 
• MetLife Pet Insurance discounted rate

About the District

Tecumseh Public Schools is known for its excellence in academics and hard work in meeting the individual needs of each student. The guiding principle for our district, Every Student. Every Day. where we put the best interests of our students at the forefront of all we do. Our district is committed to creating experiences that prepare students for lifelong learning.

OUR MISSION: The Tecumseh Public Schools community will empower every student, every day, for life success with flexible opportunities in diverse learning environments

OUR VISION: Inspiring students to become empowered, innovative individuals

BELIEF STATEMENTS: We believe...

• Every student deserves an outstanding education.
• An engaged community is the backbone of our success.
• In the development of the whole child.

Learn more about Tecumseh Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/