Job Information
Davenport Community Schools Special Education Support Liaison in Davenport, Iowa
Special Education Support Liaison JobID: 11219
Position Type:
Other/ Other
Date Posted:
6/18/2024
Location:
West High School
Date Available:
AUGUST 2024
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
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 in order 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