Education and Experience:

Valid Ohio Educator License & a Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, Master’s Degree and license in Education Administration preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrates strong student behavior management skills; Maintains a student focus with demand for educational excellence; Strong listening, observing, reading, verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills; Strong organizational skills; manages projects effectively within established timelines; Ability to coach colleagues on implementing behavior management strategies; Demonstrate skill and proficiency with technology and web-based resources; Understanding of state and federal laws, Board of Education policy, student code of conduct and administrative guidelines related to student behavior management; Conversant with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports; Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with staff, students, parents and the public; Ability to establish priorities, work independently and meet objectives with minimal supervision; Must be able to flex work schedule, beyond contracted educator work day; Demonstrates reliability, timeliness and good attendance; Demonstration of and commitment to Washington Local School District’s Portrait of a Panther Competencies: Empathy, Communication, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Integrity, and Learner’s Mindset

Essential Functions:

1. Assist in formulating and enforcing building policies

2. Responsible for student disciplinary concerns

3. Actively contributes to the development and implementation of proactive procedures and programs, to improve building climate and school-wide student behavior

4. Works collaboratively with others in the development of students Improvement Plans

5. Assist in identifying high-risk students and implementing early intervention plans for such students

6. Responsible for keeping disciplinary records of all students, including, but not limited to: Classroom misconduct; Misconduct on school grounds, buses and WLS property; Misconduct at school-sponsored events

7. Communication with and counseling of students regarding disciplinary concerns

8. Communication with parents/guardians regarding their children student’s disciplinary concerns

9. Refer students to counselors, social worker, administrators and other resources when needed

10. Provide support to staff members in regards to student discipline

11. Participate in student team meetings, including but not limited to, threat assessments, intakes, care conferences, safety plans, attendance intervention meetings, and expulsion hearings

12. Communicate with various law enforcement agencies regarding students

13. Comply with applicable state and federal laws, Board of Education policy, administrative and supervisory directives and terms of the TAWLS Master Agreement.

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