PBIS Coach Tier III

About the role

This position supports the implementation of school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) systems across all three tiers, with a focus on Tier III interventions and building-level PBIS team functions.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly district PBIS meetings and PBIS Midwest network coaching meetings (building approval and substitute authorization required).
• Promote shared decision-making and facilitate team meetings.
• Develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Work collaboratively in groups to support PBIS implementation.

Tier III Essential Job Functions

• Review Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) to create an action plan.
• Formulate a Secondary Systems Team and communicate Tier 3 implementation status to staff.
• Convene monthly meetings to review student data and determine eligibility for Tier 3 interventions (e.g., Check-in/Check-out (CICO), Social Academic Instructional Groups (SAIG), Mentoring).
• Monitor progress and track Tier 3 interventions (CICO, SAIG, Mentoring, etc.).
• Input and regularly review CICO data using the CICO data log (Google Sheet).
• Complete Tier 3 Tracking Tool.
• Serve as the building’s point person for DESSA or similar screening/progress monitoring tools for students needing interventions (coordinate with Social Worker or Psychologist).
• Track students requiring DESSA or similar tools and communicate building-level upload needs to the district office.
• Review SEL concerns during building data review meetings to discuss Tier 2 intervention needs.
• Determine students needing more intensive interventions based on student data.
• Communicate updates on Tier 3 interventions, celebrations, and reminders to staff.
• Document Tier 3 interventions for each student annually under the RtI Behavior Tab.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 and Tier 2 coaches to complete TFI, Phases of Implementation, and create an Action Plan.

Essential Building PBIS Team Functions

• Coordinate school assemblies (beginning-of-year kick-off, post-winter break booster, end-of-year celebration).
• Arrange for PBIS assemblies/speakers.
• Develop a building-wide universal incentive program to reinforce positive behavior.
• Plan PBIS celebrations for monthly, quarterly, and end-of-year events.
• Build and maintain a PBIS Haiku page with all necessary information.
• Create a behavior matrix with expectations for various settings (classroom, hallways, bathroom, gym, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
• Develop a building PBIS slogan.
• Create Cool Tool lessons and supplemental lessons to teach behavior expectations and reinforce positive behavior.
• List building meeting dates, times, and notes for PBIS-related meetings.
• Publish PBIS newsletter information monthly.
• Post behavior matrix/expectations specific to different locations within and around the building.
• Review and analyze school-wide data to identify behavior problem areas (using PBIS Tableau Behavior Reports).
• Disseminate information to grade-level teams as applicable.
• Develop building-specific decision rules for Tier 3 interventions, including criteria for CICO and SAIG entry/exit.
• Intensify student interventions if a student is not responding to Tier 3 interventions or presents significant behavioral needs at Tier 2.
• Complete the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) as a team and submit via the PBIS Apps website by April 15th.