Analysis Skills, Behavioral Intervention, Case Management, Data Entry, Data Processing, Documentation, Hearing Impairment, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Secondary School, Set Goals, Student Conduct, Sustainability, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Word Processing
This position is for the 2026-27 school year.
At Garfield Elementary, we believe every student has the ability to grow, lead, and succeed. Our students and staff set Wildly Important Goals (WIGs), work together to track progress, and celebrate growth every step of the way. Collaboration, encouragement, and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of our school community.
When you walk through our doors, you'll be welcomed by a message that reflects who we are: "We love you and there is nothing you can do about it!" Our staff is dedicated to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and cared for each day as we live out our mission: To Encourage, Teach, and Empower Leaders to Succeed.
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REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Two years successful post high school education.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills, knowledge of programming for students with behavior disorders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination, keyboarding and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers. Frequent physical management of students.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders. Due to the nature of position and of the behavior program and of the students assigned, required the ability to work in a stressful environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students
- Support students to manage behavior by implementing supportive strategies and individualized support plans in alternative learning settings to control behavior.
- Documents student progress on behavior and achievement goals.
- Conducts observations and collects classroom teacher documentation needed for referral and reintegration procedures.
- Provides teachers and parents with progress reports, as directed by the case manager.
- Effectively organizes and manages paperwork and other documentation as directed by the teacher or case manager.
- Participates in the implementation and revision of student behavior programs under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager.
- Supervises student activities, when needed.
- Help establish home-school communication concerning the behaviors under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager
- Participates in professional development as required and when requested by the District.
- Assists with implementing behavior intervention strategies outlined in the behavior intervention plan and/or within the school district supported techniques to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors as determined by the problem-solving team.
- Facilitates student progress toward social, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive goals.
- Assist student in shaping behaviors through positive reinforcement, redirection, and other strategies.
- Models effective implementation of strategies and supports school staff with learning and applying those strategies
- Supports students during transitions.
- Participates in the gradual release of strategy and/or behavior intervention plan implementation to classroom staff under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
- May be reassigned to building level behavior facilitator position.
View the complete job description here: Behavior Facilitator
PAY INFORMATION
Level KX, starting at $23.62 per hour - click HERE to view the salary schedule.
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR2025-2026 9 Month Specialist - Elementary Calendar - 2026-2027 Calendar coming soon!
BENEFIT INFORMATIONBenefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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