Position:
Behavior Facilitator - 1.0 FTE at Horace Mann Elementary
Job ID:
3413
County:
Region 2 - Sioux Falls Metro
Posted:
January 20, 2025
Contact Information:
Sioux Falls School District
201 East 38th Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
District Website
Contact:
Brad Olinger
Phone: (605) 367-6190
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
We want YOU here!
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
- Participate in the implementation, monitoring, and revision of student behavior programs under the guidance of the Behavior Specialist, case manager, or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Provide individualized support to students during the referral process, facilitating problem-solving activities, completing the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP), and teaching essential social skills to promote successful reintegration into the classroom.
- Model effective behavior management strategies and support staff in learning and applying these approaches.
- Facilitate student progress toward social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive goals using positive reinforcement, redirection, and other evidence-based strategies.
- Conduct regular check-ins with classrooms to support teachers, educational assistants, and students, ensuring a productive and collaborative learning environment.
- Conduct observations and gather classroom teacher documentation to support referral and reintegration procedures.
- Assist in classroom academic interventions by providing one-on-one support to ensure all students receive the targeted attention needed for their success.
- Implement supportive strategies and individualized support plans in alternative learning settings to help students manage and regulate behavior.
- Supervise students during bus transportation and activities as needed, employing effective behavior management and de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment.
- Foster strong, positive relationships with staff and students to contribute to a supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Document student progress on behavior and achievement goals, providing teachers and parents with progress reports as directed by the case manager.
- Organize and manage paperwork and other documentation as directed by teachers or case managers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of office referrals, ensuring readiness for parent communication and follow-up.
- Collaborate in the planning and execution of school events to enhance the educational experience for the school community.
- Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students.
- Organize and manage paperwork and other documentation as directed by teachers or case managers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Help establish and maintain home-school communication about student behavior under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or case manager.
- Engage in professional development opportunities as required or requested by the District to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
PAY INFORMATION
Level LX, starting at $25.60 per hour - click HERE to view the salary schedule.
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm* with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months
*Hours may vary based on bus schedule.
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