Requirements:

• Must possess a bachelors degree in one of the behavioral or social sciences.
• The ability to demonstrate excellent behavior management skills and possess experience using those skills with high risk, disruptive students. Experience working in an "Alternative School" is a plus.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with staff in all job categories in the school setting.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as a member of a team.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the capability to generate behavioral reports and summaries on behalf of the students in a timely manner.
• Possess the ability to communicate with parents via telephone and/or home visits as often as needed.
• Possess the ability to balance empathy and high expectations for appropriate academic and behavioral success.

Description:

• Develop, maintain and disseminate accurate daily and weekly behavior reports on pro-social and negative behaviors.
• Actively participate in the development of students behavioral goals and their modifications.
• Adapt and learn a behavioral modification/mental health model.
• Communicate weekly with parents via weekly progress reports, telephone call and/or home visits.
• Develop through collaboration with the teacher and counselor, in-class strategies for assisting with student behavior and learning.
• De-escalate and "time out" students, for the purpose of modifying the students' behavior and emotional needs so that they can return to the learning environment.
• Provide the appropriate paperwork required by the "Positive Directions" Supervisor in a timely manner.