Job Description
Position Title: Behavior Specialist
Bargaining Unit: Support Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: Determined by the district
Earning Days: Determined annually by the calendar
GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: To increase student attendance, promote a safe school environment, and empower students to make proper choices a full time/school year, the Behavior Specialist will address the identified issues and/or concerns. The primary focus of the Behavior Specialist is to provide intervention for students that may need extra support in continuing their education. The Specialist will assist students in reaching their educational goal by keeping them engaged in the learning process, which will lead to school success.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist parent/students with enrollment, reinstatement, placement and truancy/attendance concerns.
Assist with removing barriers, providing services, resources and interventions to help student with enrollment and/or transitioning into an education program.
Assist with team approach (student, family, teachers, specialist and principal) to assess appropriate intervention plan.
Visit with identified students to identify suitable options and help resolve problems.
Assist students with being proactive in making choices that will lead to their success.
Develop a positive relationship with students and school community.
Work as part of the school team and assist with creating a safe and orderly environment.
As part of the school team, the Specialist will assist other staff members in monitoring the halls and encouraging students to attend class.
Utilizing technology to provide integrative interventions.
The Specialist will make telephone calls to parents and home visits if needed.
Review data on attendance, suspensions, and expulsion and compare to last year’s data.
Regular on-time and in-person attendance is required.
Attend assigned training.
Other duties as assigned.
This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree required.
Experience in education, criminal justice, social work and/or human services, required.
Experience working with at-risk students and families.
Ability to effectively function as a professional team member.
Possesses high level of communication skills (oral and written).
Must be able to deal with the multiplicity of an urban community population.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to loud. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Grand Rapids Public Schools manages employment applications online. Applications must be completed online at https://grps.tedk12.com/hire. No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position. Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicant use (Monday – Thursday during the summer).
Non-Discrimination
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status.
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org
Primary Location Riverside Middle School (6-8)
Salary Range Per Hour
Shift Type Full-Time