Behavior Support Facilitator
About the role
A vacancy exists for a full-time Behavior Support Facilitator at the Coatesville Child and Career Development Center within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position plays a critical role in promoting a safe, supportive, and responsive learning environment for all students. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Responsibilities
The Behavior Support Facilitator serves as the primary and centralized point of contact for classroom staff requesting behavioral or mental health support through designated communication channels. This position ensures a timely, coordinated response by deploying appropriate personnel and strategies to classrooms in need of immediate assistance. Working in close collaboration with behavior support staff, the Dean of Students, School Administrators, and external partners, the Facilitator supports effective interventions and ensures continuity of care for students, including those exhibiting immediate mental health needs. The Facilitator is responsible for collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate records of behavioral incidents and interventions, monitoring trends, and providing timely data reports to inform decision-making, proactive strategies, and intervention planning. This role actively participates in team meetings to review behavioral data and assist with the development of student support plans. Through responsive coordination, accurate data management, and ongoing professional development in behavioral support, crisis intervention, and mental health practices, the Facilitator plays a critical role in promoting a safe, supportive, and responsive learning environment for all students.
- Serve as the initial contact for classroom staff requesting behavioral or mental health assistance through designated communication channels.
- Coordinate immediate support by deploying appropriate personnel or strategies to classrooms.
- Collaborate with behavior support staff, dean of students, and administration to ensure effective interventions.
- Collect, document, and maintain accurate records of behavioral incidents and interventions.
- Monitor trends and provide data reports to inform decision-making and proactive strategies.
- Identify students exhibiting immediate mental health needs and coordinate appropriate support resources.
- Communicate with relevant staff and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in team meetings to review behavioral data and develop intervention plans.
- Engage in required professional development related to behavioral support, crisis intervention, and mental health practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
- Experience in behavioral support, crisis intervention, or student services in an educational setting preferred.
- Strong background in data collection and analysis related to student behavior.
- PA Criminal and Child abuse Clearances current within 180 days prior to start date required.
- FBI clearance current within 1 year of start date required.
- CP