Behavior Support Coach

Job Posting

You are passionate about supporting children's social-emotional development and equipping teachers with practical, research-based tools that make a real difference. As our Behavior Support Coach, you'll provide leadership, coaching, and hands‑on support to teaching teams to strengthen positive behavior systems and create safe, nurturing, and inclusive classrooms.

In this role, you'll help implement the Pyramid Model framework and Conscious Discipline strategies while guiding staff through Tier 1 universal supports, Tier 2 targeted interventions, and Tier 3 individualized behavior plans. Your ability to analyze behavior data, model effective practices, and collaborate across teams will ensure children receive the consistent support they need to thrive.

Join us at Rural Utah Child Development as our Behavior Support Coach and help build strong, relationship-based learning environments that support every child's success.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field required
• Experience with behavior support, Pyramid Model, or Conscious Discipline preferred
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to model practices and provide constructive feedback
• Ability to analyze behavior situations and develop effective intervention strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and reporting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow RUCD policies and Head Start Performance Standards
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds as required

• Starting rate $26.78 per hour (additional education will be considered in final pay)
• Full‑time position, with summers off
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Meaningful work that directly impacts children, families, and classroom success
• Competitive salary and benefits package (details provided during hiring process)

• Provide coaching and support to teaching teams to implement Pyramid Model practices with fidelity
• Model and promote Conscious Discipline strategies to strengthen emotional regulation and relationship-based practices
• Support implementation of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavior supports, including individualized Positive Support Plans
• Conduct classroom observations and collect behavior data to guide intervention planning
• Assist teams in developing and implementing behavior intervention strategies
• Provide training and professional development on behavior support practices
• Collaborate with families, supervisors, and specialists to ensure consistent support for children
• Maintain documentation of coaching activities, behavior plans, and progress monitoring
• Participate in program meetings, leadership teams, and quality improvement efforts
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) is a comprehensive child development program designed to meet the educational, emotional, social, and health needs of children. Our team works collaboratively to provide strong leadership and consistent, high-quality learning environments. We partner with families to support children's development while helping families achieve personal goals and engage in leadership opportunities through parent committees and policy Council.

Thank you for your application!