OPS-PKY-Elementary Behavior Coach
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, School Counseling & Student Support
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design Department: - ED-ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJob Description
Classification
Title:
OPS-Elementary Behavior Coach
Classification
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 developconsistent 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.
Expected Salary: $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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a 10-month, OPS appointment.
Health Assessment
Required:
No
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