Job Description:

We want YOU here!  

At George McGovern Middle School, we empower students and staff to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Guided by our core values—Honor, Courage, Resilience, and Kindness—we foster a supportive environment where high expectations, strong relationships, and engaging learning opportunities help every Eagle thrive.

Learn more about George McGovern Middle School at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/gmms 

 REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Two years successful post high school education.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination, keyboarding, and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders. Due to the nature of position and of the behavior program and of the students assigned, required the ability to work in a stressful environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students
2. Support students to manage behavior by implementing supportive strategies and individualized support plans in alternative learning settings to control behavior.
3. Documents student progress on behavior and achievement goals.
4. Conducts observations and collects classroom teacher documentation needed for referral and reintegration procedures.
5. Provides teachers and parents with progress reports, as directed by the case manager.
6. Effectively organizes and manages paperwork and other documentation as directed by the teacher or case manager.
7. Participates in the implementation and revision of student behavior programs under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager.
8. Supervises student activities, when needed.
9. Help establish home-school communication concerning the behaviors under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager
10. Participates in professional development as required and when requested by the District.
11. Assists with implementing behavior intervention strategies outlined in the behavior intervention plan and/or within the school district supported techniques to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors as determined by the problem-solving team.
12. Facilitates student progress toward social, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive goals.
13. Assist student in shaping behaviors through positive reinforcement, redirection, and other strategies.
14. Models effective implementation of strategies and supports school staff with learning and applying those strategies
15. Supports students during transitions.
16. Participates in the gradual release of strategy and/or behavior intervention plan implementation to classroom staff under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
17. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

View the complete job description here: Behavior Facilitator

PAY INFORMATION

Level KX, starting at $22.88 per hour - click HERE to view the salary schedule.  

Please note, this is based on the 2024-2025 salary schedule. 2025-2026 salary schedule coming soon! 

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months 

CALENDAR
2024-2025 9 Month Specialist - Middle School - 2025-2026 calendar coming soon!  

BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more) 

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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