Calm Coach Reeves Rogers

Overview

Murfreesboro City Schools

Calm Coach

Department of Student Support Services

Revised 11-2-23

The Calm Coach serves as a member of the school-based student support team and manages the Student Calm Center, a space designated to support the emotional regulation and wellness of students. The Calm Coach, in conjunction with the school counselor, provides short-term trauma-responsive care to help students manage intense emotions and prevent crisis. The goal of the Calm Coach is to help students de-escalate, develop skills to recognize and manage their emotions, and increase success in the learning environment.

Required: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in an education related field is preferred. A minimum of 2 years' experience working with children is required. Experience working with children who demonstrate emotional or behavioral challenges is preferred. Experience working within a school setting is preferred.

Demonstrate empathy for and understanding of the dynamics of families with students with behavioral and emotional issues. Experience collaborating with parents, school, and community professionals. Participate in a coaching process for continuous quality improvement that includes highlighting program successes and responding effectively to corrective feedback. Respect and protect the confidentiality rights of parents and children.

Must be able to see, hear and move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs of the children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be physically active and interactive throughout the school day (i.e., be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, do light lifting, push, pull, step, and have good finger dexterity). Must have emotional coping skills appropriate for the management of student behavior.

Must tolerate environmental smells and substances commonly associated with children and educational institutions. The person in this position may be exposed to bodily fluids and there need to use universal precautions.

The primary role of the Calm Coach is to work directly with students to provide brief emotional and behavioral care that supports
1) stress reduction and emotional regulation;
2) connection and relationship building;
3) accountability action when necessary; and
4) successful re-integration into the learning environment.

Specific job functions include, but are not limited to:

Reports directly to the school administrator and the Coordinator of Behavior Support.

Ten (10) months. Salary and benefits set annually. Exempt.

Murfreesboro City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, creed, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the provision of services, programs, activities, employment opportunities, or benefits.

Murfreesboro City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations for the application or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.