About this role
We want YOU here! Join the team at Hawthorne Elementary, where we nurture relationships, celebrate diversity, and create a safe, healthy environment for all. Our dedicated staff works together to support students' social and academic growth, ensuring they have the tools to succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in a collaborative and caring school community, we'd love to have you on board! Learn more about Hawthonre Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/htes REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL: Two years successful post high school education.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED: At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills, knowledge of programming for students with behavior disorders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination, keyboarding and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers. Frequent physical management of students.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders. Due to the nature of position and of the behavior program and of the students assigned, required the ability to work in a stressful environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
• Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students
• Support students to manage behavior by implementing supportive strategies and individualized support plans in alternative learning settings to control behavior.
• Documents student progress on behavior and achievement goals.
• Conducts observations and collects classroom teacher documentation needed for referral and reintegration procedures.
• Provides teachers and parents with progress reports, as directed by the case manager.
• Effectively organizes and manages paperwork and other documentation as directed by the teacher or case manager.
• Participates in the implementation and revision of student behavior programs under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager.
• Supervises student activities, when needed.
• Help establish home-school communication concerning the behaviors under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager
• Participates in professional development as required and when requested by the District.
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention strategies outlined in the behavior intervention plan and/or within the school district supported techniques to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors as determined by the problem-solving team.
• Facilitates student progress toward social, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive goals.
• Assist student in shaping behaviors through positive reinforcement, redirection, and other strategies.
• Models effective implementation of strategies and supports school staff with learning and applying those strategies
• Supports students during transitions.
• Participates in the gradual release of strategy and/or behavior intervention plan implementation to classroom staff under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• May be reassigned to building level behavior facilitator position.
View the complete job description here: Behavior Facilitator PAY INFORMATION Level KX, starting at $23.62 per hour - click HERE to view the salary schedule. Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break .875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months CALENDAR 2026-2027 9 Month Specialist - Elementary Calendar BENEFIT INFORMATION Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more) CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application. Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number Share This Opportunity! Use this link to share this opportunity: https://sf.schoolspring.com?jobid=5957073