Behavior Coach

Position Type:
Certified:Special Services
Date Posted:
8/20/2024
Location:
SPECIAL SERVICES
Date Available:
08/22/2024
Closing Date:
ASAP Department: Special Services
Immediate Supervisor(s): Special Education Coordinator, District Contracted BCBA
Evaluated by: Immediate Supervisor(s) in collaboration with Site Administration
Salary: District Scale
Job Objective: The behavior coach supports school site teams by providing coaching, modeling, and evidenced based
behavioral and instructional strategies to promote positive student behavior. The Behavior Coach works under the direct
supervision of a certified BCBA and district special education behavior personnel as required to promote student
independence. Responsible for helping teams implement behavior and crisis plans related to skill acquisition and behavior
reduction. This position is contingent upon district need and is subject to reassignment.
Work Environment: Travel between multiple sites in a day may be required. Inside Edmond Public School District
facilities, outdoors during all types of weather and in a variety of educational settings, playgrounds, and buses. Recognize
and respond to crisis situations. Use of evidence-based techniques using de-escalation techniques and nonrestrictive
interventions. Maintain regular contact with students, the general public and other EPS personnel.
Length of Contract: Subject to funding and need, 181 days per school year. 7 hour day
3 positions - 1 per vertical
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide on-going, direct consultation with site special education teams and Special Services staff to ensure IEPs
and BIPs are implemented with fidelity.
2. Provide advisory and input to site administrators on the evaluation and performance of behavior intervention aides.
3. Design, develop, and provide professional development district wide for CA II's and Para II's and other stakeholder
groups as needed.
4. Provide direct one-on-one and small group support to students with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) across school
settings.
5. Implement and provide staff training for plans developed by internal entities (such as school psychologists) and/or
outside professionals (such as contracted BCBAs) in the classroom setting, adapting and revising as needed based
on the situation.
6. Assist with all components of student Behavior Intervention Plans.
7. Support classroom teachers to create, maintain, and restore a safe learning environment for all students.
8. Identify equipment needed to support students and ensure safety of all students and staff.
9. Assist in collecting data and documentation relative to student performance and behavior.
10. Model and implement behavior reduction and de-escalation procedures for assigned students.
11. Implement crisis/behavior safety procedures according to district guidelines.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of prompt hierarchies (e.g., visual, verbal etc.).
13. Work with groups or individuals as instructed by the certified staff.
14. Assist with supervision and transitions of children during assemblies, rehearsals and performances of programs
during the school day, including lunch and recess times.
15. Communicate with the special education teacher of record, all relevant observations and insights regarding the
student's program, behavior modifications, and progress of students.
16. Maintain required certifications.
17. Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
None.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
BA/BS Degree in Education preferred but not required, although Psychology, Behavior Analysis or related field may be considered if teaching
certificate is obtained.
At least one year of successful experience working with children with behavior challenges.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, special education preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate
in one-on-one and small group situations to patrons, students, and other employees of the school district.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform basic math operations, including figuring percentages, fractions and possibly ratios. Maintain accurate
data records, which provide documentation of students' programs under the supervision of the teacher, administrator, and
other professionals as needed.
REASONING SKILLS:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Have the ability to interpret a variety of
instructions in written, oral, chart/diagram, or scheduled format.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Dress in
appropriate clothing. Demonstrate punctuality and good attendance, report absences as directed by administration. Ability
to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Knowledge of confidentiality laws, CPR, first aid. Demonstrate caring and compassionate personality & patience. Ability to
make responsible judgments for students' safety.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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 individual with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from a standing, kneeling or crawling position. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Excellent physical health required (lifting, climbing, crawling, restraining, transferring and positioning of students).
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.)
and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the
individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.