Behavior Support Advocate - School-based

Non-Exempt Support Staff position in various schools across the Washington Elementary School District. Accountable to the school principal; 199-day calendar.

About the Role

Under general direction, the incumbent implements school-wide discipline, truancy, and tardiness programs, recommends appropriate disciplinary actions, investigates referrals, documents incidents, and supports a positive school climate and culture.

Responsibilities

• Implement school-wide behavior management, bullying, truancy, and tardiness programs in collaboration with administration, the School Discipline Committee, staff, and the District office.
• Recommend appropriate disciplinary actions for students who violate school expectations.
• Investigate discipline referrals, complete required paperwork, and ensure data entry.
• Implement disciplinary actions according to District and school policies.
• Model and facilitate programs promoting positive self-esteem, decision-making, conflict resolution, and peer mediation.
• Support interventions for teachers and parents prior to Team Approach Process (TAP) referrals, including participation in child study teams and monitoring functional behavioral assessments.
• Provide discipline and attendance data to support the TAP process.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and students regarding discipline, truancy, and tardiness.
• Assist the principal in conducting threat assessments using District guidelines.
• Report student conduct to applicable law enforcement agencies and collaborate with resource officers on prevention plans.
• Monitor and observe classrooms, hallways, and recess areas for student behaviors.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development seminars, and student support-related meetings.
• Maintain visibility and accessibility on campus and at school-related activities during the workday.
• Recognize and address disruptions to school order by implementing strategies.
• Participate in the school-wide climate and culture team to evaluate data and implement positive behavior strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to teachers on discipline policies and school safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Two years of work experience with students.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a public education system.
• Two years of student services-related experience.
• Possession of a valid CPI Certification Card.

Skills

• Instructional and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of child abuse reporting requirements, school discipline procedures, and special education laws.
• Understanding of WESD Board policies (truancy, discipline, tardiness).
• Knowledge of child development theories and classroom activities.
• Ability to positively influence children and facilitate group activities.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in personal computers and related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment is usually moderate in noise level.

Pay

$15.76 to $18.92 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, 199-day calendar.