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Student Support Liaison - SPED JobID: 11315

• Position Type:

  Other/ Other

• Date Posted:

  8/6/2024

• Location:

  Central High School

    

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.Minimum Salary: 16.52 + dependent on education & experience

Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Act in a trauma responsive manner for students in crisis utilizing specifically trained skills of de-escalation and co-regulation

• Possess a deep knowledge of behavior and brain development, as well as psychological development to respond productively to student needs

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff to ensure a productive return to the learning environment.

• Communicate with building leaders, IEP Team members regarding student needs.

• Maintain a caseload of students with IEPs implementing evidence-based interventions.

• Under the direction of professional staff, reinforce applications of social skills that have been taught both individually and small group

• Assist in the implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), including modeling and coaching

• Collaborate with team on fading plans for students with IEPs with intense behavior needs

• Support data collection including daily behavior tracking and progress notes

• Collaborate on a team for determining effective behavior strategies

• Help Support the implementation of classroom expectations, routines, and procedures in a variety of classroom settings

• Open to feedback and continuous improvement as a professional

• Possess a student-centered, empathetic mindset when working with students with significant social, emotional, behavioral disabilities

• Serve as a liaison between students with IEP’s and all adults who support the student

• Under the direction of professional staff, complete BIP fidelity checks

• Keep accurate, up to date records on student progress data

• Must attend all summer, evening, and school year trainings as determined by the Building Administrator and/or Special Education Office

• Other duties as assigned

  Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• 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 student.

  Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• 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

• Good attendance is mandatory for this position

• Must possess the ability to work effectively in teams and exhibit positive interpersonal skills

• Must understand and accept the physical risk that may be associated with working with students with behavioral issues

• Ability to work independently

• Good verbal and written skills

• Willingness to assume responsibility

• Enjoy working with others

• Must be proficient in technology skills necessary to complete job duties

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse student population

• Capable of representing school in professional manner, which includes but is not limited to maintaining confidentiality, good communication skills and appropriate dress

• Experience in working with vulnerable population desired

• Associates degree or higher desired, high school diploma or GED required