RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (RCSS)

JOB DESCRIPTION

                                                                                                                             

 

OFFICIAL TITLE:                  BEHAVIOR COACH

 

SUPERVISOR:                       Director of Special Education

 

SALARY RANGE:                   In accordance with RCSS Salary Schedules

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     Work Year – 10 months  **GRANT FUNDED - TITLE IV**

 

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:  

A “Behavior Coach” collaborates with various schools within the Richmond County School System to assess, develop and implement behavioral interventions for students with disabilities, preschool through post-high school.  The Behavior Coach reports to the Department of Special Education.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.)

The Employment Specialist performs a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to:

1. Assesses students’ functional behavior capabilities within classroom and/or home environment for the purpose of designing/implementing behavioral interventions.
2. Demonstrates strong foundation in applied behavior analysis.
3. Designs and interprets functional behavior analysis and multi-faceted behavior interventions. Uses data to make informed decisions regarding student behaviors.
4. Facilitates communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of developing and implementing behavior plans and interventions, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
5. Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
6. Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, professional learning, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
7. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to handle emotionally charged situations and a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods.
8. Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress reports, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
9. Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in behavior management for the purpose of communicating information to teachers, parents, students, etc.
10. Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, behavior assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate behavioral approaches for students’ specific needs.
11. Understands the behavior characteristics typically associated with various school age conditions (e.g. Autism, Emotional/Behavior Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.).

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:  

Skills to understand and utilize behavior instruments intervene in crisis situations, document contacts and interventions, interpret data, and communicate effectively.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Special Education, School Psychology or Counseling, or equivalent experience and training. Experience working within the school system in student behavior management, working knowledge of positive behavioral supports and implementing behavior interventions.

 

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

 

Meets Georgia state certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

Ability to move around including stooping. bending, standing for extended periods and moving heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by RCSS contract.

 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board policy on evaluation of personnel.

 

Date Established:      2019

Date(s) Revised:                  

 

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board.  Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

 

 

* Essential job duties -the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with   or without reasonable accommodation.