Social/Emotional/Behavioral Support Behavior Specialist

Job Description:

Behavior Specialist

Timothy Edwards Middle School

Description: South Windsor Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Specialist to help build and sustain a positive relationship among students and between students and staff members. Under the direct supervision of the building administration, the specialist will provide intervention services through the following roles and responsibilities:

• Work with school leadership team in creating systems and structures to ensure a sense of belonging for all students
• Welcomes all families, promoting and valuing diversity and serving as a liaison in helping new families transition into our school system
• Uses a variety of communication approaches with parents to show sensitivity and respect to cultures and languages.
• Provide individual and group tier two support to students in developing skills related to self-regulation, conflict resolution, coping, and problem solving.
• Assist in the development of school-wide tier two programs as part of the MTSS framework.
• Analyze behavior and implement de-escalation strategies.
• Implement restorative practices to foster and maintain mutual respect, resolve problems through a supportive environment, and make positive changes.
• Encourage a positive atmosphere among students throughout the school day and on school transportation
• Supervise students during unstructured times such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess.
• Communicate with teachers and support staff regarding student needs.
• Partner with families and school staff to support attendance efforts such as home visits.

South Windsor is a diverse community of approximately 27,000 citizens and more than 5,100 public school students. The district values this diversity, and has worked to create a districtwide culture of equity and social consciousness. SWPS is comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12), all of which cultivate and support culturally responsive classrooms and learning communities. The ongoing work of our teachers and staff includes the creation of enriching experiences that expand the depth of knowledge for students beyond today's classroom in order to produce graduates with the 21st century skills needed to make them college or career ready.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have previous experience working in a school setting. A bachelor's degree in education, social services, or related field is required. Training or experience in counseling is preferred.

Schedule: Work year will consist of a total of 210 days. These days will consist of all student attendance days (182), all professional development days (4), and an additional twenty-four (24) days to be scheduled in collaboration with the administration at South Windsor High School to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Apply online at www.southwindsorschools.org under the District Information link. Please include all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation and transcripts) that are required for the application process. Written references must match those listed on the application.

Open until filled.

The South Windsor Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression or status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.