Regulation Strategist - Building Compensation Available!

Minimum salary: $23.94 (compensation determined upon education level and experience).

Responsibilities

• Support universal tier of behavior intervention modality for all students.
• Be accessible to support all students in real time as needs arise.
• Act in a trauma-responsive manner for students in crisis utilizing specifically trained skills of de-escalation and co-regulation.
• Gain student insight through intervention implementation to provide students new perspectives and tools through a cognitive behavioral approach.
• Possess a deep knowledge of behavior and brain development, as well as psychological development in order to respond productively to student needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff to ensure transfer and generalization of new skills.
• Communicate with building leaders, mental health professionals, and Student Intervention Team members regarding student needs gained through application of brain-based, trauma-responsive interventions to inform student intervention plans.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and provide support and general guidance in order to maintain a climate that fosters a safe and caring environment and connection to school.
• Meet regularly with the Student Intervention Team and Building Leadership.
• Participate in required in-service meetings, workshops/seminars, as well as ongoing training in the summer months.
• Create a positive relationship with all stakeholders and students and ensure the interaction they have with the district is an effective and satisfying experience.
• Follow district policy in maintaining private student data and confidentiality for all student and staff information.
• Participate in ongoing district collaborative teaming with Behavioral Strategists to engage in continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Qualifications

• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Provide a variety of suggestions for working with students across settings.
• Maintain flexibility in day-to-day interactions with staff and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students.
• Awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is required.
• Skilled, understands, or willing to be trained in Multi-tiered System of Supports.
• Knowledgeable and/or willing to be trained in functions of behavior.
• Willing to be trained in brain-based, trauma-responsive practices.
• CPI trained or willingness to gain CPI certification.