Eastern Service Area (ESA)- Coordinator/Behavior Support

Position: Eastern Service Area Coordinator/Behavior Support

Description Position will provide services to the  5 districts in the Eastern Service Area (ESA) (Climax-Scotts Community Schools, Comstock Public Schools, Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools, Gull Lake and Parchment School District).

Full time, will follow school calendar with two additional weeks before and after school year

Certification:

(Any 1 of the following)

• BCBA, Special Education
• Special Education Teacher Certification - Masters Degree required or in progress; BCBA or ABA preferred 
• Certified School Psychologist- BCBA or ABA required 
• Special Education Administration Certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate Continuum of Services programming in ESA
• Oversee Behavior Staff in ESA
• Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators and parents/guardians in evidence based behavioral interventions related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.
• Attend IEPs as needed
• Create and assist district staff with the development and implementation of functional behavioral assessments for individual students.
• Create and assist district staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans, and appropriate programs for students with Autism and/or other disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges.
• Implement, and assist district Staff with data collection techniques, review, and modify treatment according to data.
• Manage and train district staff in dealing with escalated behaviors, e.g., Crisis Prevention Intervention, Ukeru.
• Directly observe plan implementation by staff
• Review staff’s documentation and data collection and provide feedback as needed.
• Confer with members of the IEP team and district staff and other related team members, individually, at an IEP meeting, or in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate student information for planning.
• Provide professional learning and conduct functional assessments of behavior for students with complex and/or severe behaviors in accordance with both Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Provide training and support for paraprofessionals
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation: To be determined based on experience 

Available: November 11, 2024

Shall remain posted until filled. 

Interested candidates must complete the online application at: 

www.g-aschools.org 

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. 

Eastern Service Area does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex 

(including sexual orientation, and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, (collectively “Protected Classes”) in its programs and activities, including 

employment opportunities. The District’s Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies and any complaint of discrimination. 

Complaints or inquiries should be forwarded to:  

1076 N. 37th St.

Galesburg, MI 49053

Dr. Lindsey Newton * 1076 N. 37th St., Galesburg, MI 49053 * (269) 484-2000 * Fax (269) 484-2001