Elementary Summer Behavior Coach

Salary Grade: $26.00 Per hour

FLSA Status: N/A

Site/Location: HES, LES, TCM, PES

The Summer Behavior Coach will collaborate with administration and staff members in effecting positive behavior change in students by making weekly classroom observations, developing interventions, utilizing/providing PBIS and division resources, providing pre-camp training and weekly feedback directly with teaching staff based on observations, connecting the school/home/community in designing positive behavior support plans and working with staff to track specific student behavioral data.

• Demonstrating a strong foundation in positive behavior supports
  

• Designs and implements multi-faceted behavior interventions based on data including positive behavior support plans for identified students
• Communicates (written and verbally) effectively with staff, parents, and students
• Understands and works with various support systems available in the school and community
• Understands and follows district policies and guidelines when dealing with violations of the student code of conduct
• Serves as a positive role model for students and helps them learn how to self-monitor behavior
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Coaches and trains staff to apply effective, evidence-based behavior management techniques
• Other duties as assigned by building administrator

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• Degree or currently enrolled in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology program
  

• Virginia Teaching license, preferred
• Experience working in a school environment
• Experience training education professionals
• CPR and First Aid instructed (see TalentEd)

• Ability to conduct telephone-based or in-person interviews, data collection, and data entry
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and relationship building
• Ability to interact in a non-judgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; the ability to use sound judgment in responding to client issues and concerns
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and receive constructive feedback
• Knowledge of and experience with the Lynchburg City Schools organization, policies, and practice, preferred
• Ability to use discretion, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships
• Strong time management skills (organization, prioritization, multitasking)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet); and mobile devices (smartphone)
• Solid knowledge and understanding of equitable practices that create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for LCS staff, students, and community members.

• None

The elementary behavior coach will create a work schedule to travel between the 4 elementary sites to provide teacher and student support based on identified needs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Staff Training Dates for Summer - June 12, 8a-4p @$15/hr, mandatory
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.