Elementary Student Behavior Support Specialist at Orono Public Schools

 Position: Elementary Student Support Behavior Specialist

• Develop and implement multiple tiers of support for behavior intervention in elementary buildings
• Conduct individual group and student intervention services
• System level data collection and analysis for behavior and character programming
• Initiate and maintain parent/guardian communication pertaining to individual student needs.
• Implement best practice behavior management strategies across school system.
• Support students and staff in unique and unanticipated circumstances.
• Promote and teach proactive practices to minimize student behavioral needs.
• Creation of schedules for events.
• Execute appropriate discipline, attendance, processes and procedures, such as restorative circles.
• Provides supervision and student coaching for recess/lunchroom as needed.
• Supervise bus loading and unloading.
• Meet with parents (e.g., new to school, those with concerns, PTO).
• Assist in the direction of Student Assistance Team, site leadership team, etc. 
• Manage student 504 plans
• Participate as a member of the District Crisis Team
• Implement data collection systems to monitor student progress
• Provide direct instruction in behavior modification strategies to students.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tiered instruction for students
• Work collaboratively with team members to support the academic, social and emotional growth of elementary learners.
• Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
• Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
• Establish and maintain high standards for character growth.

• Current Minnesota Teaching License required.
• Demonstrated skillsets in the following areas required:
• Written and oral communication.
• Conflict resolution.
• Strategic leadership.
• Leadership in difficult situations.
• Professional interpersonal relationships.
• Masters Degree preferred
• Background in CharacterCounts!, PBIS, restorative practices, Responsive Classroom, and/or systems intervention preferred.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking in meaningful discourse professional conversations.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design and data management preferred.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Ability to use technology.