Early Intervention Mentor in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Tulsa Schools

Early Intervention Mentor

Full Job Description:Early Intervention Mentor

Grade: Business Grade 8 | BG-8

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary:
The Early Intervention Mentor serves as a year-round behavioral support leader, providingexpert coaching, planning, and professional development to strengthen school-based capacityin behavior intervention. This role supports the implementation of standardized FunctionalBehavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), while guiding teams intrauma-informed, culturally responsive practices. The Early Intervention Mentor helps ensurestudents behavioral needs are met proactively and equitably, reducing lost instructional timeand improving outcomes districtwide.

Key Functions:
Coaches and supports school teams in implementing schoolwide and tiered positivebehavior supports
Supports the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments(FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Develops and delivers professional learning on classroom management, positivebehavior support, and cultural competency
Models and observes positive classroom management techniques in the classroom
Collaborates with MTSS teams, teachers, and administrators to identify and supportstudents needing behavior intervention
Collects and analyzes behavioral data to inform plans and evaluate results

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree, preferably in social work, psychology, child development, specialeducation, or a closely related field

Experience:
Three (3) years work experience in education, social work, or mental health

Licenses and Certifications:
Hold a valid Oklahoma Teachers Certification and maintain it throughout employmentpreferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Sound knowledge of child development and behavior modification
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to effectively collaborate with teachers, leaders, parents,students, and district personnel
Expertise in working with teams and individuals to develop and implement schoolwideand individual positive behavior support plans
Ability to communicate with at-risk students
Ability to de-escalate heightened student behavior and emotions
Open to change and applies critical thinking while developing solutions based on newguidelines, methods, techniques, and technologies
Ability to manage both up and down and create buy-in from individuals with diverseperspectives and backgrounds for new ideas and approaches
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
Bilingual in Spanish a plus

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.