POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Service field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Sign language proficiency level of INTERMEDIATE is required upon hire according to the AIDB evaluation system.

• Leads work on best practices in behavior management strategies including but not limited to Restorative Practices in working with students; and creates, designs, and leads professional development for Student Life on these identified strategies.
• Coordinates student discipline system for ASD, in collaboration with Academic directors and Student Life personnel. Work with teachers/staff to ensure that reports and discipline situations are addressed in a proper and timely manner.
• Ensure all disciplinary actions are approved by Directors or Principal.
• Coordinates the PBIS system for ASD in collaboration with Academic directors and Student Life Director.
• Sign language proficiency of INTERMEDIATE PLUS must be obtained within the first 24 months of employment. ADVANCED must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
• Must obtain an Alabama School Bus driver’s license within the first twenty-four(24) months of employment.
• Must work flexible hours including days, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and ASL.
• Maintain contact and consultations with counselors, parents, residence staff, and academic staff regarding concerns with particular students.
• Conduct age appropriate educational programs for students in the school related to life skills, social, and emotional development.
• Provide educational resources for dorm staff to use with students.
• Act as a liaison between student development and academic departments.
• Attend scheduled meetings with student development, dorm and academic staff.
• Meet/consult regularly with counselors/psychologists.
• Provide transportation services for students as needed.
• Conduct home and off-site visits as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Behavior Specialist and Adjustment Specialist to support students with behavioral management needs, especially those on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Provide proactive redirection and positive reinforcement strategies to students to help prevent escalation, reduce disruptive behaviors, and promote self-regulation.
• Work with the Adjustment Specialist to facilitate communication between academic and student life departments regarding student behavior, ensuring consistent support and progress monitoring.
• Assist in implementing individualized behavioral strategies based on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and IEP goals.
• Support students in making appropriate choices in both classroom and dormitory environments.
• Serve as a mentor or intervention specialist, meeting regularly with assigned students to build positive relationships and encourage growth in behavior, attendance, and academic focus.
• Monitor and report student progress and incidents to administrators, Behavior Specialists, and other relevant staff.
• Participate in team meetings, including IEP and Wraparound, to provide insight on student behavior and contribute to planning.
• Assist in de-escalation and crisis management when needed, following school safety protocols.
• Help facilitate restorative practices and resolution meetings between students and staff following behavioral incidents.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of behavioral interventions, student progress, and communication logs.
• Engage in regular training on trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and behavior management best practices.
• Promote and model positive school culture and serve as a visible, supportive presence in hallways, classrooms, lunchrooms, and during student transitions.
• Counsel with individual students and/or groups.
• Provide student support during ASD Camp.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Coaching responsibilities may accompany this position or be posted separately depending on school needs and candidate qualifications
• .Upon being offered employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.”