Location: Marshall,MI, USA
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
10/16/2024
Location:
Gordon Elementary
Date Available:
11/01/2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Marshall Public Schools - website Additional Information: Show/Hide
Marshall Public Schools serves over 2,700 PK-13 students across eight (8) school buildings throughout the Marshall and Albion communities. Our district is unique compared to other school systems because of our geographics footprint with the innovative, educational pathways for our students and families. Marshall Public Schools is dedicated to our mission, To create ONE equitable, inclusive and innovative educational community.
LOCATION:
Gordon Elementary
WORK YEAR:
School Year Calendar
WAGE:
$16.50/hr
HOURS:
7 hr/day; 35 hr/week
NATURE OF POSITION: The Positive Behavior Support Specialist will help students with behavior, learning and/or physical challenges take responsibility for their actions, motivating and preparing them to return to the classroom setting where they will engage appropriately.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum of an Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree with education background preferred
* Ability to obtain sub permit through Michigan Department of Education
* Experience working with elementary school aged students in a school or similar setting
* Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others and facilitate groups to reach consensus
* Strong ability to redirect, motivate and engage students that exhibit angry, aggressive, withdrawn or other correctable behaviors while at school
* Proficient use of technology, specifically but not limited, to behavior assistance
* Excellent communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal relations skills with a broad range of audiences
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance
* Experience/training in behavior management, preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
The nature of the responsibilities listed are a reflection of the job and are not intended to be all-inclusive
* Create positive behavior strategies for students while promoting positive reinforcement
* Assist students with academic assignments 1-1 or in small groups, as needed
* Assist students with how to manage their own behaviors while teaching them new and useful skills and replacement behaviors in order to increase their independence
* Model research-based classroom management techniques
* Redirect students so they can return to class where they are expected to engage appropriately
* Monitor students before, during and/or after school including but not limited to hallways, cafeteria and bus transitions
* Maintain ethnic and cultural sensitivity and implement trauma-informed practices consistent with the development stages of all students
* Use technology to collect and monitor effectiveness of data such as interventions, attendance, positive behavior plans, contracts, incident reports, etc.
* Model appropriate intervention techniques in conflict situations
* Collaborate and communicate proactively with all staff and students and contribute to a positive school climate
* Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
APPLICATION PROCESS:
* External Applicants must complete an online application accompanied by a resume, cover letter and evidence to show minimum qualification requirements have been met (i.e. copy of transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.); paper copies will not be accepted. To access and start an application for employment, visit www.marshallpublicschools.org; click on Employment Opportunities under District area. All materials must be submitted with application for consideration.