Behavior Counselor - State Street School

Behavior Counselor - State Street School

}); position is part of Waterbury Public Schools. Reports to Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade.

The Behavioral Counselor provides behavioral resources and intervention programs in a high‑school setting. The role focuses on responding to Level 1 and Level 2 behaviors, implementing a positive삭제behavior management system, collecting and tracking data, training staff in de‑escalation strategies, and developing and implementing individualized behavior and climate plans.

• Address negative student behaviors and assist students to alter their behavior.
• Assist in implementing behavioral education plans.
• Assist students in participating in general school activities while ensuring their safety and personal conduct.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the building administrator on early intervention of behavioral issues and de‑escalation of students in crisis.
• Communicate policies and protocols to families and staff.
• Encourage improvement in student attitude, behavior, school atmosphere, academic performance, and personal growth.
• Explore ways to engage students to effect positive attitudes and control over behavior.
• Facilitate access to resources connected to students removed from class or school.
• Implement the Safe School and Positive Climate Handbook.
• Incorporate PBIS standards and framework into classroom and individualized behavioral management strategies faszining recommendations.
• Instill collective values and encourage behavior acceptable for the classroom and school environment.
• Maintain logs and prepare timely, accurate reports regarding incidents and progress to adjust behaviors.
• Participate as a member of the school’s interdisciplinary team.
• Promote and facilitate peer support groups.
• Provide behavioral resources and intervention services to students.
• Provide students with strategies and skills to meet expected behavioral and academic requirements.
• Review and report on referrals, bullying, and other data.
• Review and respond to Level 1 and Level 2 referrals.
• Serve as a first responder to assist staff members with students’ negative behaviors.
• Use disciplinary action to create opportunities for reflection and learning about consequences.
• Work closely with all constituents to correct discipline problems as they occur.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents or guardians of students.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Five (5) years experience working with behavioral resources and interventions for adolescents in a high‑school environment.
• Certification in Physical Management Training procedures.
• Associate’s Degree in education, behavioral science, human services, psychology, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the general experience requirement.
• College training may substitute for the general experience based on fifteen (15) semester hours equating one‑half (½) year of experience, up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• May be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Class D Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Knowledge of behavioral modification strategies.
• Knowledge of biological, cognitive, and social‑emotional development of adolescents.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of current best practices, laws, including due process and IDEA, and interventions for special‑needs students.
• Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching exame, and approaches, and best‑practice research.
• Knowledge of educational testing.
• Knowledge of PBIS and Scientific Research‑Based Interventions (SRBI).
• Familiarity with puberty, cognition, morality, identity, relationships, school, work and culture of adolescents.
• Knowledge of Board of Education policies and district administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of specific disabilities and familiarity with common children’s mental health disorders, and specific strategies/interventions for classroom or other school settings.
• Interpersonal, critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in interpersonal relations, mediation, conflict…