Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Finvergrove%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D2092&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cec88a41736b345134e7d08dd6bb8fc37%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638785164426262373%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aWEB7dqHy4oFLnRUGJYkL3LvUyIh6LRjP5O14qQ9phE%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: 06/17/2025 Date Closing: Until Filled Job Posting: Behavior Specialist, Summer Academy - Elementary Job Title: Behavior Specialist, Summer Academy - Elementary Open Until Filled Reports to: Summer Academy Administrator Position Site: Inver Grove Heights - Hilltop Elementary (K-5 District Wide) Position Summary: Summer Academy Behavior Specialist will be responsible for providing student mental, social emotional, and behavioral services and will positively promote collaborative processes between teachers, students, and parent/guardian participation in the school setting. Summer Academy will be held at Hilltop Elementary. Compensation: Hourly Wage: $33.24 per hour (BA, Step B) (Full Day Training will be at the rate of $130 for the full day) Required Position Dates: * Mandatory All Staff Training: Tuesday, June 17 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm) * All Summer Academy staff are required to attend the full day training. * Important: If you are unable to attend the training, you must note this in your application. * SA Program Dates: Summer Academy will be held Monday - Thursdays for 15 school days: * June 23-26 * June 30-July 2 (3 day week) * July 7-10 * July 14-17 * Classroom Preparation: Teachers will receive keys to their classroom at the training on Tuesday, June 17. Hilltop building hours for teachers to set-up their classroom and prepare for students will be 7:30 - 2:30 pm Wednesday, June 18th. Hours: 7:20 - 12:20 pm (Students Hours are 7:40 am - 11:50 am with school doors opening at 7:30 am) * Teachers are required to be on-site from 7:20 am -12:20 pm each school day. * Training: All Summer Academy teaching staff are required to attend a full day training on Tuesday, June 17th from 9:00-3:00 pm and will be paid at the daily rate of $130.00. * Teachers will be paid one additional hour of prep daily. Prep can take place on or off campus. * Final Day - July 17th: The final day of Summer Academy, all staff must be on site for program closing and clean up for two extra hours (until 2:20 pm). Required Qualifications: * Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in educational field. * At least two years of experience supporting the mental, social-emotional, and behavioral health of students. Preferred Qualifications * Licensed by the State of Minnesota to teach elementary grades 1-5 or K-6. Job Duties: Summer Academy Program Responsibilities: * Attend and actively participate in the all staff training on Tuesday, June 17th. * Throughout the program, collaborative with grade level teachers and program staff as a Professional Learning Community dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, families and staff. * Greet all students in a welcoming, inclusive manner by being visible in the hallway outside of the classroom each morning. * Morning Meeting: Summer Academy is a Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support (PBIS) and Responsive Classroom (RC) site. All classrooms will hold morning meetings daily. * Breakfast, Lunch & Recess: During Summer Academy, teachers will supervise their class during breakfast, lunch and recess. This is an important part of the school day to build positive relationships with students and form a strong classroom community. * Bus Duty: Classroom teachers must walk their class to the buses each day and remain outside until all buses have departed. For the safety of our students, staff must start the day at 7:20 am and remain in the building until 12:20 pm each day. Behavior Specialist Essential Functions: * Consult with teachers, school administration, parents and others, as appropriate * Function as a member of the summer school staff team as requested. * Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems, regardless of socioeconomic or educational status. * Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective interventions for students. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Professional Responsibilities: * Ability to determine, prioritize, schedule and complete complex job assignments and projects without supervision and within the time allocated. * Ability to operate independently and effectively while following established procedures and protocols. * Ability to anticipate and/or recognize problems and/or complications and to determine and implement practical corrective solutions to problems and issues. * Ability to communicate appropriately with individuals regardless of socioeconomic, ethnic or educational status. * Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills when completing unique or complex job assignments. * Ability to determine what is confidential and proprietary information and how to use that information in a proper manner. * Ability to communicate positively about the school district at all times. Performance Responsibilities: * Serve as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in education planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting. * Provide small group sessions to students based on needs determined at the building level. * Collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning. * Participate as a member of the IEP and other school-based teams to develop interventions for promoting students&#8217; academic success as requested. * Serve on both school-based and system-wide committees to address educational issues, adjustment problems, safety issues, and program development for students as requested. * Provide crisis intervention. * Provide staff consultation on behavioral/emotional/environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process. * Conduct staff development on issues related to social/emotional/environmental factors that impact learning. * Conduct classroom meetings, social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students. * Maintain required records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports. * Conduct home visits related to establishing communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school setting around identified issues as requested. * Serve as a liaison with community agencies and assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders. * Attend local collaborative and additional meetings and professional development activities, including specific parent-teacher conferences as requested. * Collaborate with other providers to problem-solve solutions regarding student-family issues. * Link families to appropriate mental health providers and other community resources. * All other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent of schools. Additional Program Details: Free breakfast and lunch is provided to all students registered for the Summer Academy program. Transportation is available before and after school to students who live within the district boundaries. Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment. 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