About Katherine Johnson Education Center (KJEC):
KJEC serves students in grades K–12 and ages 18–22 through four specialized programs—Elementary, Middle, High School, and the InStep Transition Program. The school supports students with emotional and behavioral challenges by providing a structured academic setting focused on skill-building, positive behavior, and readiness to return to a traditional school environment.
TYPE OF POSITION:
Hourly – 8:30-4:15 p.m.
REPORTS TO:
Program Director
SUPERVISION:
None
SALARY:
$26.00/hr – $32.00/hr (dependent on qualifications and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field OR AA degree and equivalent work experience
Experience working with students with challenging emotional/behavioral needs and at-risk students with academic, social, and behavioral concerns
Preferred:
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the building supervisor, the Behavior Resource Specialist serves to enhance the instruction provided by the teacher, case manager, or related service staff to supplement instructional activities or provide extended practice.
This may include providing guided practice, cues, behavior plan implementation support, data collection, and student response related to their identified Behavior Support Plans and IEP goals.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Ability to work with students with challenging emotional/behavioral needs and academic and social concerns
Understanding of developmental and psychological links to students’ emotional and behavioral needs
Ability to form strong, positive relationships with students and staff to support self-regulation and overall social, emotional, and academic growth
Ability to foster independence, self-esteem, and self-confidence in students
Knowledge of behavior management and de-escalation techniques
Clear and concise communication skills, both oral and written
Emotional control, patience, and persistence in stressful situations
Ability to maintain tolerance for a range of student behaviors
Ability to observe, chart, and describe student behaviors accurately
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and school resource
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Respond to the behavior resource room as needed to provide positive behavioral and emotional interventions and supports
Develop, coordinate, and implement positive interventions for identified students, including daily, weekly, and long-term goals and activities
Re-teach social skills and affective curriculum in resource rooms and classrooms; provide individual behavior therapy as needed
Assist administrators with parent communication and provide parent information and education regarding positive behavior supports
Collaborate with program and district administration to develop and implement proactive behavior strategies for the school community
Work collaboratively with instructional staff to increase academic success for students with challenging behaviors and reduce disruptive behaviors
Conduct classroom observations and data collection to support behavioral analysis and intervention planning
Serve as a member of the site MTSS Team
Assist in classrooms to meet individual and group needs as requested
Collect, report, and summarize behavioral data
Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Frequent: walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.
For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
