Therapeutic Facilitator

School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FACILITATOR
AFSCME LOCAL 1522 (POSITION 0528)
DUNBAR SCHOOL
32.5 HOURS PERWEEK, 10-MONTH POSITION
SALARY RANGE: $50,448.00 (STEP
1) TO $57,791.00 (STEP
5)

Current members of AFSCME LOCAL 1522 will be given first opportunity to fill the position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of an associate's degree, sixty college credits or a passing score on the Para-Pro Assessment test is required. This is in accordance with "No Child Left Behind."
• Three years’ work experience in a therapeutic setting preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of psychology or behavior modification techniques (coursework preferred).
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans, classroom systems and reinforcement systems.
• Experience with functional behavior assessment/functional behavioral analysis/individual education plans preferred.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving communication skills.
• Possesses safety awareness and judgement.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Demonstrated understanding of the care and welfare of students with mental health challenges.
• Active certification in CPI (non-violent crisis intervention) or PMT (physical management training) which includes the use of restraint and seclusion of all ages.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

* This position isin accordance with the Agreement between the City of Bridgeport and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1522.The salary range is for List B, promotional opportunity position, and to commensurate with experience and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.

The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.