Job Description

School District 27J is currently seeking a Special Education Behavior Coach (TOSA) with current BCBA certification. This role will include coaching and capacity building of staff to develop skills to support students with behavioral and emotional regulation challenges. This position will also be responsible for supporting development and implementation of student specific interventions across 27J Schools.

SALARY: Certified, full time position. Salary is dependent on relevant experience. Position is eligible for benefits.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

1. Are capable observers, behavioral analyzers through FBA and student behavior evaluators so that they can help build highly effective and evidence-based Behavior Intervention Plans.
2. They also provide staff development for building administration, regular educators, special educators and other interventionists (both certified and classified) to effectively address challenging behaviors in schools.
3. In addition to having expertise on behavioral management and collaborative consultation, they are knowledgeable in special education law at both the federal and local level.
4. They work as a team member with special education coordinators, mental health building staff as well as building administration to support a learning environment that promotes LRE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide districtwide consultation, coaching, and professional learning to building administrators, general and special education teachers, mental health professionals, and classified staff in evidence-based behavioral practices and interventions.
• Build staff capacity through job-embedded coaching, modeling, observation, feedback, and ongoing consultation to support effective and sustainable implementation of behavioral strategies.
• Support school teams in conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs), developing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), identifying function-based replacement skills, and establishing meaningful progress-monitoring systems.
• Coach and support staff in implementing behavioral interventions with fidelity, collecting and analyzing behavioral data, evaluating student progress, and making data-informed adjustments to interventions.
• Promote proactive, preventative, and instructional approaches to behavioral support, including environmental modifications, antecedent strategies, explicit instruction of replacement behaviors, emotional regulation, and student self-management skills.
• Collaborate with building and district leadership to strengthen consistent, evidence-based behavioral practices, resources, and systems across schools and specialized programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support individualized student needs, meaningful educational access, and placement within the least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), as applicable, in accordance with current Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification at time of hire and obtain and maintain any applicable Colorado professional licensure, educator authorization, or other credentials required to perform assigned duties, consistent with state law and district requirements
• Required: Completed the BACB-required supervision training and meet all current BACB qualifications to supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
• Required: A minimum of three (3) years experience in behavioral health and/or education field supporting students with significant behavioral needs
• Required: Must be able to provide CPI trainings or have the ability to become a certified CPI trainer within 6 months of hire date
• Required: Individual must hold a Colorado Department of Education License in a special education related field.
• Preferred, not required: Experience in developing and/or providing Professional Development / Training
• Preferred, not required: Individual with experience in teaching adults, using adult learning strategies
• Preferred, not required: Bilingual

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrates high-level analytical skills related to data analysis
2. Evidence of high-level organizational skills and ability to successfully multi-task
3. Skills in effective oral and written communication of complex assessment and behavioral data to various audiences, including building administrators, school staff , parents and community members
4. Exceptional interpersonal skills with adults (staff and families) and students
5. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds

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