JOB DESCRIPTION The Student Behavior Specialist will carry an active and direct role in supporting behavioral health and well-being efforts at Kreeger Elementary School (grades 3-5). The Student Behavior Specialist will serve as a consultant for all building student behavioral needs including Tier 2 and 3 interventions
Please note: The district reserves the right to interview qualified candidates as applications come in. The job can be offered to a selected, qualified applicant prior to the end of the posting period Required Qualifications/Certifications - Bachelor's Degree
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- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
- Two (2) yeas of successful teaching experience or related field
- Demonstration of leadership ability in past teaching, administrative assignments and/or building/district level committee work, or similar prior experience
- Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness
- Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology
- Ability to relate positively and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and the community
Preferred Qualifications/Certifications - Master's Degree in School Counseling, Special Education, Curriculum, Educational Leadership, or similar field
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate in elementary education
- Michigan Administrator's Certificate
- 3 + years of succesful teaching experience
- Understanding of the unique developmental, physical, and social needs of young children
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff
- Willingness to try and share new ideas, techniques, and strategies
- Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or implementing systems such as PBIS, Restorative Practices, etc.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Responsibilities and Duties - Directly report to Principal
- Provide interventions for behavior support including positive and proactive techniques for improving student behavior and motivation
- Offer support for social and emotional health needs and implement PBIS and Restorative Practice initiatives
- Organize and lead learning opportunities related to positive and healthy behaviors for students and staff
- Contribute and support district and building initiatives, including collaboration with the Office of Academics, Director of School Security, and the Special Education Department
- Lead and implement PBIS interventions, such as Check-In & Check-Out and Restorative Practices
- Collaborate with teachers regarding the development and use of behavior plans, safety plans, and health plans
- Collaborate with teachers regarding the implementation and progress of behavior plans
- Enter behavior data, progress monitor behavior interventions, analyze behavior data, adjust behavior systems based on data, and train staff on behavior data use and behavior intervention progress monitoring
- Support teachers and support staff with behavior management systems at all Tiers
- Conduct parent meetings that may include teachers, support staff, and students
- Provide leadership and support for school-wide PBIS/MTSS
- Leading member of the multidisciplinary team for MTSS meetings, Section 504 meetings, IEP meetings as needed
- Support implementation of universal accommodations and students in need of individual accommodations
- Monitor student attendance, truancy, discipline, and provide support to students and parents
- Recommend, implement, and fairly enforce building and district policies and procedures related to discipline consistent with the approved Kreeger Elementary Parent/Student Handbook (enact disciplinary code of conduct)
- Attend meetings of the Board Discipline Committee (as needed) to provide incident summary and student discipline history for discipline hearings
- Keep detailed documentation regarding student disciplinary investigations, contacts and follows-up with parents, administration, liaison officer, teachers, ancillary and support staff regarding student discipline
- Support building and district anti-bullying initiatives
- Maintain confidential student files
- Speak, hear, see, and write clearly with or without assistive device(s)
- Walk, stand for the full scheduled period, with minimal sitting options
- Adhere to all Board and District policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities - Supervise students for a safe and orderly environment for learning
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common knowledge, understanding to carry out instructions
- Ability to solve problems in a professional manner
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)###-####.