Student and Family Engagement Specialist - Vacancy ID: 206130

Job Description:  The School District of Baraboo is seeking candidates for a full-time Student and Family Engagement Specialist that will support both North Freedom Elementary and West Kindergarten Center to begin with the 2024-2025 school year. Hours per building will vary each week based on student needs. Approximate start date is August 19th, 2024. Ideal candidates will be able to successfully collaborate and effectively build relationships with students, parents and staff. This position holds a 199-working day contract with benefits.   

Our District values and affirms identities, beliefs, and perspectives of all individuals while providing equitable access to opportunities. All staff will provide the scaffolding necessary to meet high expectations while proactively striving to remove barriers to learning. Successful candidates will share and demonstrate this core belief. 

Qualifications:  Candidates should possess a current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License: #1777 Regular Education Teacher, #1830 Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, or #1801 Cross Categorical Special Education.

The Student and Family Engagement Specialist will lead and implement schoolwide Restorative Practices and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) systems, leading engagement response systems/strategies, engaging with on-call behavior support, using data to guide decision making, communicating with students, staff and families in ways that are culturally sensitive and responsive.  Candidates should have intimate knowledge of how to develop, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of various evidence-based behavior intervention programs.  Candidates should have knowledge of eduClimber or have the willingness to learn about eduClimber capabilities.

Qualified candidates will work in a collaborative environment to develop and strengthen social- emotional and behavioral skills of students and families.  Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be highly organized, have intimate knowledge of best practices within the field of emotional behavioral functioning and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).  Applicants must demonstrate a positive attitude, have successful experience implementing differentiated instruction and inclusive practices, implementing effective teaching strategies, fostering equity in the classroom, developing positive home/school relationships with diverse family structures, collaborating in a team setting and demonstrating the willingness for professional growth. The successful candidate will have knowledge of and ability to practice trauma based strategies with students and staff, and will consistently demonstrate responses that are trauma informed and socially emotionally responsive to students and staff. The incumbent must have an understanding of and ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyze the findings to create a positive behavioral intervention plan.

How to Apply:  Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) at  https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

District Description:  The School District of Baraboo is an EC-12 grade district with a 4K program, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with a total student population of 2,700 students.  The District employs approximately 255 certified teachers and 175 non-certified staff.  Baraboo is located in Sauk County and is among the most scenic areas in the state!  Please look us up at http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/hr/applicants.cfm.