Behavior Intervention Specialist, City Wide - Currently at CHMS at Bristol Public Schools in Bristol, CT

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POSITION TITLE : BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (BIS) - City Wide - Currently at CHMS DEPARTMENT : MISCELLANEOUS-NON-CERTIFIED REPORTS TO : BUILDING PRINCIPAL/ DIRECTOR OF CLIMATE, CULTURE AND STUDENT SUPPORTS SALARY: PER CONTRACT - $50,000-$55,000 SUMMARY: To provide a resource to administration and staff within the school in regard to student attendance, social-emotional development, and classroom engagement. To assist the school staff in effectively using all appropriate resources to improve the learning environment for students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. Build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and the community Present a positive image of the school to parents and conveys to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth, and development of each child. Communicates effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and family members Serves as a channel of communication for relaying the concerns, thoughts and attitudes of students and families to the school. Identify and seek resolution for potential problems arising with any involved parties Attend required meetings that discuss behavior, attendance, and engagement Work efficiently and effectively, both individually and as part of a team Maintains a professional awareness of regulations regarding child welfare and attendance by having a working knowledge of state law, Board policy and administrative regulations. Participate in SST/504//PPT/Attendance meetings as requested. Provide interventions and support to students who may be in crisis. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment Maintain positive relationships with the building administration, parents, other staff, and students in the buildings Collaborate with the school leadership team to ensure all students promote social and emotional learning Facilitate reentry/restorative conversations with staff/teachers involved. Conduct Home Visits Provide support to teachers and staff in identifying student's lagging skills that may be causing them difficulty in meeting identified school-wide or classroom expectations. Provide small group or individual social-emotional learning opportunities and social skill development to students on caseload. Create, implement, and collect data on student support plans for students referred to as needing Tier 2 or Tier 3 behavioral interventions. Facilitate instructional, restorative, and reflective alternatives to discipline as determined by the administration or student support plan. Monitor and respond to discipline referrals for students receiving tier 2 and tier 3 behavioral interventions. (in collaboration with administrators). Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and other personnel to ensure student success. Conduct or plan for peer mediations, Tier 2 and Tier 3 restorative conferences or circles (may collaborate with Director of Climate and Culture/ Youth Services depending on the situation). Provide opportunities for leadership and community building. Perform other duties as required by school administrators. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Education, Psychology, Social Work, etc) preferred District Psychological and Physical Management Training (PMT) required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of various classroom management strategies including Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS), and (MTSS). Knowledge of and ability to implement crisis intervention/ de-escalation /regulation techniques Knowl