Behavioral Support Specialist Coach

The purpose of the Behavior Support Specialist Coach is to provide individual and/or group instructional support to students, as well as to assist classroom teachers and Behavior Support Specialist staff with documentation and other duties. Under the guidance and instruction of the Principal, the Behavior Support Specialist Coach helps implement teacher-prepared lesson plans; assists with the supervision of students and Behavior Support Specialist staff; is instrumental in maintaining a positive behavioral environment for students; and assists in keeping the classroom neat, attractive and orderly.

* Assist in individual and group instruction of students, as assigned by Pricipal. * Assist teacher in supervising students in the classroom, and Behavior Support Specialist staff, to maintain positive and effective learning environment. * Take on additional assigned responsibilities in the temporary absence of the teacher from the classroom * Assist in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Plans. * Assist teacher in supervising students throughout the scheduled workday, including before and after school hours, during transitions and recreational activities, for restroom breaks, and at mealtime. * Follow all school policies, and assist with the appropriate enforcement of established rules and guidelines * Model appropriate language, dress, and behavior for students and Behavior Support Specialist staff. * Communicate professionally and effectively with students,Behavior Support Specialist staff, administrators, teachers and other school staff. * Other Duties as assigned. * Maintain emotional control under stress * Work with frequent interruptions * Occasional district wide travel * Frequent prolonged and irregular hours * Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds with assistance), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.

* Must meet qualification for NCLB Highly Qualified * High School Diploma or GED * Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours of college coursework); or have obtained, at minimum, an associate’s degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge or, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and math or knowledge or, and the ability to assist in instructing reading and writing readiness, and math readiness, as appropriate. * Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate