School Intervention Coach

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A Brief Overview
With supervision, this role will provide training and ongoing coaching / consultation to school staff to support their implementation and sustainability of evidenced-based behavioral health prevention or intervention programs (e.g., social-emotional learning, aggression/bullying prevention, management of internalizing or externalizing behaviors).

This position exists within the context of a research study and therefore the intervention coach will also participate in related research activities.

What you will do

• Serve As Program Champion in Partnering Schools
• Help to recruit schools into the studies along with senior team members
• Participate in school partnership activities, including attendance at school events/activities, and ongoing information sharing and problem-solving related to the study
• Determine and balance school/staff needs and research protocols
• Training and Ongoing Coaching to School Staff
• Train school staff on evidenced-based aggression & bullying prevention programming, including intervention content, materials, and implementation considerations.
• Train school staff on intervention-related issues including social-emotional learning, managing student behaviors, and cultural proficiency.
• Provide ongoing coaching/consultation, modeling and technical assistance to school staff implementing programs
• Observe program implementation by school staff and monitor and document intervention fidelity
• Participation in Other Research Activities
• Participate in the recruitment and enrollment of study participants (e.g., students, teachers, counselors, parents)
• Administer pre- and post-intervention assessment battery to study participants
• Receive regular supervision from study investigators and supervisors
• Attend research team meetings and activities
• Other research activities as assigned and appropriate

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, School/Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or similar field of study - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience working in a school as a teacher, counselor or similar role or school-based coaching/consultation role - Required
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a school as a teacher, counselor or similar role or school-based coaching/consultation role - Preferred
• Previous experience in an urban, under-resourced setting - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Intermediate knowledge of classroom or student behavior management strategies
• Intermediate knowledge of school organizational dynamics, including within urban school environments
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Solid conflict resolution skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to be on-call to troubleshoot and resolve problems

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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