PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Initiate and support programs and actions that facilitate a positive, caring climate for learning in an orderly and purposeful environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

License in Counseling and/or Social Services

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Crisis Prevention Intervention or Passive Management of Aggressive Behavior training preferred

Experience:

Minimum of three years experience working with behavior and/or emotional disordered students preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Behavior Management Programming

1. Assist in facilitating the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual behavior plans by consultation with campus staff

2. Work with faculty and encourage student input in developing a student behavior system that results in positive student behavior and enhances school climate

3. Participate in conferences and ARD meetings as needed to discuss student progress, behavior and possible behavior management

4. Assist in planning and implementing staff development activities for behavior training techniques

5. Assist with in-home family training for parents of students with behavior disorders as recommended by the ARD committee

6. Promote the development, maintenance, and utilization of appropriate information systems and necessary records accurately and efficiently

7. Participate in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance

8. Comply with campus rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy

9. Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner, as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics

Counseling and Consultation

10. Provide counseling to individual students and/or small groups relative to students needs/concerns

11. Assist in the implementation of social skills instructions

12. Use effective counseling techniques with students

13. Provide technical assistance to district campuses through pre-referral intervention

Coordination with School and Community

14. Work effectively with the school district and other agencies to meet individual student needs

15. Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with colleagues, students, and parents

Other

16. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

17. Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures

18. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

19. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)

20. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

21. Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; occasional district-wide travel; occasional state-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus