K-5 Behavior Teacher/Gen Ed

Provide leadership to effectively organize, coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive classroom instructional and behavioral program for students with behavior concerns. Model and provide support to school based personnel to ensure, improve, monitor and assist with students who demonstrate disruptive behavioral needs. Assist teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods and effective behavioral strategies. Complete Functional Behavior Assessments as required. Develops Behavioral Intervention Plans based on the data collected from completed Functional Behavior Assessments. Assist and support teaching staff with data collection and monitoring for behavior interventions. In collaboration with staff, plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

Maintain satisfactory attendance defined by system or local school handbook.Comply with conditions stated in the employment contract. Comply with the federal, state, and local board of education requirements for the development of educationally appropriate instruction. Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and work cooperatively with all staff members in attaining school goals and objectives. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Attend staff, department, team, and/or grade level meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Participate as required in the appropriate state annual evaluation process. Perform such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by building administrators and/or system level administration.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
 

• Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing appropriate behavior.
• Expert knowledge in research-based instructional strategies and the ability to implement them effectively.
• Expert knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work/behavior plans for individual students.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving student behavior.
• Evaluates students with behavior deficiencies and gives recommendations for a prescriptive program, to include the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, as required.
• Monitors progress on behavior Intervention goals frequently and makes appropriate changes in student's education programming as appropriate.
• Participates in and provides consultation to teachers as well as the Student Support Team (SST).
• Collaborates with staff members and parents regarding the academic achievement, behavioral, and functional performance of students.
• Provides consultation related to research-based interventions to other staff members concerning the unique needs of students with behavior deficiencies.
• Attends all required training as directed by school and/or system administration.
• Proficient in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in counseling and evaluating students.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING:

Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and state required certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with students with varying behavioral concerns. Minimum of 5 years teaching experiences prefered.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept

equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
 The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis 

of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or
employment practices.