Behavior Strategist en Davenport Community Schools

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compensation is determined upon education level and experience.
• Support universal tier of behavior intervention modality for all students
• Accessible to support all students in real time as needs arise.
• Act in a trauma responsive manner for students in crisis utilizing specifically trained skills of de- escalation and co-regulation.
• Gain student insight through intervention implementation to provide students new perspectives and tools through a cognitive behavioral approach.
• Possess a deep knowledge of behavior and brain development, as well as psychological development in order to respond productively to student needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff to ensure transfer and generalization of new skills.
• Communicate with building leaders, mental health professionals, and Student Intervention Team members regarding student needs gained through application of brain-based, trauma responsive interventions to inform student intervention plans.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and provide support and general guidance in order to maintain a climate that fosters a safe and caring environment and connection to school.
• Meet regularly with the Student Intervention Team and Building Leadership
• Participate in required in-service meetings, workshops/seminars, as well as ongoing training in the summer months, etc.
• Create a positive relationship with all stakeholders and students and ensure the interaction they have with the district is an effective and satisfying experience.
• Follows district policy in maintaining private student data and confidentiality for all student and staff information.
• Participate in ongoing district collaborative teaming with Behavioral Strategists to engage in continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by building administrator.

Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.