OPS-PKY-Elementary Behavior Coach

Job no: 541677
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:  - ED-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Classification

Title:

OPS-Elementary Behavior Coach

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

The primary objective of this position is to support student behavior to enhance overall academic achievement.

Support students in developing self-regulation, social-emotional, and positive behavior skills.

Coach and support teachers in implementing proactive classroom management strategies, behavior interventions, and practices that promote positive student engagement and self-regulation.

Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to develop consistent and effective approaches to student behavior.

Facilitate restorative conversations following conflicts or behavioral incidents to help students repair relationships, reflect on their choices, and develop problem-solving skills.

Build strong partnerships with families and caregivers through proactive communication, collaboration, and shared problem-solving to support student success

Observe classrooms and learning environments to identify behavior patterns, contributing factors, and opportunities for prevention and intervention.

Complete required data entry and reporting related to student behavior and school safety, including discipline and SESIR reports, to support accurate documentation and monitor behavioral trends.

• Maintain appropriate documentation of interventions, observations, student progress, and communication with families and staff.

Provide proactive student support across classrooms, common areas, arrival and dismissal, and other campus activities to promote a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.

Collaborate with the School Safety Officer, School Resource Officer (SRO), and school administration to support school safety initiatives, implement emergency procedures, and promote student well-being.

$21-$24 / Commensurate with experience & education

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Experience with PreK-5 supervision that includes strategizing as appropriate in maintaining a safe and respectful campus.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.

Health Assessment

Required:

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.