Behavioral Interventionist Consultant, RPDC, UMKC School of Eduction, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences

School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences' Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC).

This full-time (1.0 FTE), year around position at the Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC), part of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's School of Education, is primarily funded through a contract with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The mission of the UMKC School of Education is to recruit, prepare and support teachers, mental health professionals and administrators who will create lifelong opportunities through education for America's diverse urban communities. The physical location of the RPDC is Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., KCMO Suite 401.

The Behavioral Interventionist Consultant will assist LEAs in establishing and maintaining effective social/behavioral systems to improve academic performance and social behavior for all students. This role will build the capacity of district level personnel, district and building administrators, and teachers to develop and sustain the SW-PBS process by providing effective training, materials, and support services.

This position reports to the Director of the UMKC RPDC and works collaboratively with Missouri's DESE staff to serve Missouri PK-12 educators, assist with statewide school improvement issues, and to perform other duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities and Activities:

• Provide training to identified districts and schools implementing the MO SW-PBS process.
• Assist identified districts and schools in monitoring and evaluating the fidelity and implementation level of the SW-PBS process using DESE- approved tools.
• Assist identified districts and schools in the collection and analysis of data.
• Provide training and coaching, using SW-PBS materials and resources collaboratively planned and coordinated with other RPDC consultants for identified district and school improvement.
• Secure signed partnership agreements with districts and schools that outline the necessary commitments by the identified district/school and the services to be provided by the SW-PBS consultants.
• Assist DESE with the collection of identified district and school data for statewide analysis and dissemination.
• Report data and consultant activities by the 5th of each month using a DESE provided system.
• Participate in collaborative planning meetings with other RPDC and/or DESE staff for identified district and school improvement.
• Serve as a mentor for newly hired or novice SW-PBS Consultants (as assigned).
• Assist in the development of materials and resources as requested by DESE.
• Participate in trainings for newly hired SW-PBS consultants, as requested by SW-PBS State Coordinator.
• Attend and actively participate in statewide monthly resource, support, and training meetings, as designated by the master calendar.
• Participate in state professional development opportunities applicable to SW-PBS as requested and approved by DESE.
• Actively support the district-wide development of effective implementation of the SW-PBS process to:
• Increase students' in-class time for academic instruction;
• Reduce disciplinary office referrals and disciplinary incidents resulting in detention and in- and out-of-school suspensions for students; and
• Assist in the development of lifelong social behavior skills.
• Work directly with districts/schools implementing MO SW-PBS at the building level by:
• Supporting the development of leadership and collaborative teams;
• Providing on-site support to districts and schools to promote implementation fidelity;
• Providing technical assistance with required and recommended evaluation tools;
• Providing support in analyzing and monitoring formative and summative data to promote collective inquiry, problem solving, and goal setting;
• Providing support for developing and using quality formative student assessments to drive instruction;
• Providing technical assistance for developing a systemic, tiered-level intervention process responsive to the needs of all learners;
• Providing assistance through the collection of required documentation for districts and schools working toward SW-PBS Bronze (Tier 1 with fidelity), Silver (Tier 2 with fidelity) and/or Gold (Tier 3 with fidelity) recognition;
• Providing support as a member of a CST for implementing SW-PBS or an integrated academic/behavioral model within the DCI framework;
• Developing a cohort of trained in-district coaches to ensure SW-PBS, or movement toward an integrated academic/behavioral model, is implemented with fidelity and sustainability.
• Engage in collaborative efforts as requested by DESE:
• Assisting in the development of materials and resources with RPDC and/or other DESE staff;
• Participating in collaborative planning meetings with other RPDC and/or DESE staff for identified district and school improvement;
• Facilitating district and SW-PBS consultant utilization of the Missouri Virtual Learning Platform (VLP)
  
• Provide training in use of Advanced Tiers Spreadsheet (ATS) and the Behavior Intervention Plan Intervention Tracker (BIP-IT) for ODR and other behavior data for DBDM at Tiers 2 and 3.
• Provide trainings for Tier 2, Tier 3, and maintenance schools including standard, refresher, and sustaining sessions.
• Provide training to in-district coaches to ensure SW-PBS, or consideration of movement toward an integrated academic/behavioral model, is implemented with fidelity and sustainability.
• Manage and provide technical assistance for PBIS Apps.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL SW-PBS CONSULTANTS

Requires a skill base of:

• Effective meeting management and processes/protocols
• Curriculum development, coaching, presenting, consulting, and facilitating skills
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving processes
• Leadership skills
• Use of technology to enhance professional development including virtual technologies and synchronous, online instruction
• Development of high quality professional development
• Meeting deadlines
• Accurate and timely preparation of reports and progress logs
• Effective communication skills including face-to-face, virtual communication, and use of social media

Requires comprehensive knowledge of:

• The following methodology and implementation processes relative to the Missouri SW-PBS (including, but not limited to):
• Psychology, behavior analysis, and factors that affect application of behavior principles in schools for all students
• Classroom management
• Function-based thinking (FBT)
• Behavior intervention plans (BIP)
• Essential components of schoolwide social skills instruction, positive reinforcement and effective discouragement practices
• Comprehensive knowledge and implementation of the following VLP modules:
  • DBDM
  • School-Based Implementation Coaching
  • Collaborative Teams
  • Common Formative Assessment
  • Collective Teacher Efficacy
  • Developing Assessment Capable Learners
• Effective professional development standards for adult learners
• Understanding the change process and systems change
• Research-based effective teaching/learning practices including those most effective for students with disabilities
• Integration of district and school improvement efforts
• Administrative- and team-based leadership skills
• Family and community involvement
• Culturally responsive practices
• Equity
• DCI
• Class Wide Function-related Intervention Teams (CW-FIT)
• Data programs such as Excel and online applications such as PBIS Apps

Requires knowledge of:

• MTSS
• MLS
• Missouri Model Curriculum
• Missouri Educator Standards and Quality Indicators
• Implementation and scaling up theory/practice
• MSIP
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for All

NOTE: This position is externally funded and is renewed annually based on performance and continued funding.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Master's degree or higher in education or related field. Education Specialist or PhD/EdD degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have:

• Five (5) years' experience as a teacher and/or administrator.
• Expertise and/or significant leadership experience implementing instructional best practice resulting in improved student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in serving students with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, goals, and abilities in alignment with the School of Education's mission, vision, values, and priorities.
• Proficiency in word processing applications (i.e., Google Docs, Moodle, BrightSpace, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple systems).
• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
• Able to relate to various education skills that encompass a preK-12 school system.
• Ability to conduct regional and in-state travel (travel expenses will be reimbursed).
  

$55,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

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