Christina School District
Elementary Behavior Intervention Specialist
Christina School District, New Castle, Delaware, United States, 19720
Elementary Behavior Intervention Specialist
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Christina School District JOB TITLE: Behavior Intervention Specialist (II)
REPORTS TO: Dean of Students
LOCATION:
170 Lukens Drive, New Castle DE
JOB GOAL:
Charter School of New Castle teachers will play an essential role in the growth and development of each of our students. All of our students come from underrepresented ethnic groups and many are performing several grade levels below their current grade level. Our teachers own the responsibility to plan, instruct, assess, lead, mentor, and guide each of our students to academic success overcoming all hurdles and obstacles to ensuring academic success.
OVERVIEW:
Founded in 2006, Charter School of New Castle is split between two buildings, a K-4 Elementary School with about 500 students and a 5-8 Middle School on Lukens Drive in New Castle with about 300 students. Charter School of New Castle is a family-focused charter school that prides itself on staff collaboration, and community engagement. At Charter School of New Castle, we provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience, which is intellectually stimulating and builds a foundation for success. Qualifications
Recommended to have or be eligible for Certification as an Elementary School Counselor, Behavior Specialist Certificate Program by the State of Delaware or other states. Minimum of three years of successful professional experience at the elementary level, or one full year of supervised internship in a K-5 setting, which is part of the graduate degree program in behavior intervention, special education support as such. Have the ability to cooperate with staff, parents/guardians, administration and community resource people. Have the ability to develop rapport with students. Be able to analyze and offer problem-solving techniques. Be able to empathize and understand students’ concerns. Possess teaching skills to administer developmental guidance curriculum; organizational skills; computer literacy; and knowledge of the developmental guidance philosophy. Essential Functions Of Role
The Elementary Behavior Intervention Specialist provides leadership and direction at the school level, working to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive behavior support program. The Intervention Specialist has supported the MTSS process (multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) which is a proactive and preventative framework that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students social, emotional, and behavior needs from a strengths-based perspective. In addition, the Elementary Behavior Specialist works directly and aggressively with identified students to adopt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance. These students are the lowest achieving elementary students who have been identified in Child Study and involved with as requiring substantial supplemental behavior intervention and support. Under the supervision of the building principal and district representative, the Behavior Intervention Specialist will provide diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students.
Assist staff in: defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening behavior; and identifying antecedents. Facilitate team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment. Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions. Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive: behavior Create fair and equitable assessments to assess higher-order thinking and problem solving as well as provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors. Work cooperatively with building administrators to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms. Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive. Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students, targeted students and students who represent sub-group populations. Engage parents in the “student behavior intervention plan” process and empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child. Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions Review behavior referrals and MTSS reports/tracking Manage MTSS tracking sheet. Qualifications (Skills/Traits)
Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior. Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Expert knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively Exceptional knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality Demonstrates exceptional skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator, action researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate Passionate commitment to the mission of the Charter School of New Castle and investment in our vision for the organization. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders. Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor. Strong digital literacy skills, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Be self-aware and know how to treat all members of the school’s community with respect, appraises accurately his or her strengths and weaknesses, and is perceptive about how he or she is regarded Work urgently and be able to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Be detail-oriented and self-directed with the ability to work independently and with a team Commitment And Compensation
Length of Work Year: 10 months, select Saturdays, and occasional evening and weekend commitments will be required; occasional travel throughout the state and region.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range is based on salary scale with qualifications and experience. Teachers may also be eligible for a performance bonus based on several metrics as evaluated by the Principal. Charter School of New Castle offers a friendly and committed team of colleagues and a comprehensive benefits plan.
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Christina School District JOB TITLE: Behavior Intervention Specialist (II)
REPORTS TO: Dean of Students
LOCATION:
170 Lukens Drive, New Castle DE
JOB GOAL:
Charter School of New Castle teachers will play an essential role in the growth and development of each of our students. All of our students come from underrepresented ethnic groups and many are performing several grade levels below their current grade level. Our teachers own the responsibility to plan, instruct, assess, lead, mentor, and guide each of our students to academic success overcoming all hurdles and obstacles to ensuring academic success.
OVERVIEW:
Founded in 2006, Charter School of New Castle is split between two buildings, a K-4 Elementary School with about 500 students and a 5-8 Middle School on Lukens Drive in New Castle with about 300 students. Charter School of New Castle is a family-focused charter school that prides itself on staff collaboration, and community engagement. At Charter School of New Castle, we provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience, which is intellectually stimulating and builds a foundation for success. Qualifications
Recommended to have or be eligible for Certification as an Elementary School Counselor, Behavior Specialist Certificate Program by the State of Delaware or other states. Minimum of three years of successful professional experience at the elementary level, or one full year of supervised internship in a K-5 setting, which is part of the graduate degree program in behavior intervention, special education support as such. Have the ability to cooperate with staff, parents/guardians, administration and community resource people. Have the ability to develop rapport with students. Be able to analyze and offer problem-solving techniques. Be able to empathize and understand students’ concerns. Possess teaching skills to administer developmental guidance curriculum; organizational skills; computer literacy; and knowledge of the developmental guidance philosophy. Essential Functions Of Role
The Elementary Behavior Intervention Specialist provides leadership and direction at the school level, working to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive behavior support program. The Intervention Specialist has supported the MTSS process (multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) which is a proactive and preventative framework that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students social, emotional, and behavior needs from a strengths-based perspective. In addition, the Elementary Behavior Specialist works directly and aggressively with identified students to adopt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance. These students are the lowest achieving elementary students who have been identified in Child Study and involved with as requiring substantial supplemental behavior intervention and support. Under the supervision of the building principal and district representative, the Behavior Intervention Specialist will provide diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students.
Assist staff in: defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening behavior; and identifying antecedents. Facilitate team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment. Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions. Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive: behavior Create fair and equitable assessments to assess higher-order thinking and problem solving as well as provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors. Work cooperatively with building administrators to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms. Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive. Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students, targeted students and students who represent sub-group populations. Engage parents in the “student behavior intervention plan” process and empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child. Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions Review behavior referrals and MTSS reports/tracking Manage MTSS tracking sheet. Qualifications (Skills/Traits)
Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior. Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Expert knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively Exceptional knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality Demonstrates exceptional skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator, action researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate Passionate commitment to the mission of the Charter School of New Castle and investment in our vision for the organization. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders. Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor. Strong digital literacy skills, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Be self-aware and know how to treat all members of the school’s community with respect, appraises accurately his or her strengths and weaknesses, and is perceptive about how he or she is regarded Work urgently and be able to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Be detail-oriented and self-directed with the ability to work independently and with a team Commitment And Compensation
Length of Work Year: 10 months, select Saturdays, and occasional evening and weekend commitments will be required; occasional travel throughout the state and region.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range is based on salary scale with qualifications and experience. Teachers may also be eligible for a performance bonus based on several metrics as evaluated by the Principal. Charter School of New Castle offers a friendly and committed team of colleagues and a comprehensive benefits plan.
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