Forks Middle School Behavior Facilitator

Job Description
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Good human relations and interpersonal skills
• Must meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Para-Educator Requirements

• 8.0 hours per day,180 days per year

The job of Discipline Specialist was established for the purpose/s of supporting the instructional process by assisting with student discipline processes; communicating information to students, parents, staff, and/or other districts; ensuring compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements; and supporting the general operation of the site location.

This job reports to School Principal or Assistant Principal

• Communicates with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone or in writing for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance and/or discipline issues and meeting district and state notification requirements.
• Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. discipline, rosters, etc.) for the purpose of completing reports, ensuring current information, while complying with state and federal mandated requirements.
• Coordinates assigned projects and/or processes (e.g. discipline, Parent/Teacher conference, committee meetings, agenda planners, etc.) for the purpose of providing services in line with district requirements.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations; providing conflict mediation; and positive discipline and guidance for students under the supervision of administration.
• Maintains students' records daily by entering data into Skyward, regarding discipline infractions/actions for the purpose of documenting events and adhering to state and federal policies and procedures.
• Prepares student discipline monthly reports for the disaggregation of infractions/actions, according to student populations.
• Oversees In-School Suspension and coordinates assignment gathering from instructional staff to support student learning.
• Prepares a variety of reports and written materials (e.g. discipline activity reports, letters to parents, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures.
• Processes discipline letters/documents and materials (e.g. suspension notices, detention/work service rosters, requests for intervention, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Responds to calls from parents, school office staff, principals and district office personnel (e.g. discipline issues, state regulated policies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Supports a variety of district staff (e.g. discipline staff, school security, probation department, counselors, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding student discipline.
• Supports site office activities (e.g. answering phones, greeting visitors, copying reports, general filing, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in completing work activities.

• Attends meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: conflict mediation; administering first aid; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to…