Behavior/Crisis Teacher

POSITION:

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a passionate and student-centered highly qualified Behavior Support Teacher with knowledge and skills necessary to assist students at Garfield Community Schools, a post high school program for students with disabilities.  The Behavior Support Teacher helps coordinate Functional Assessments of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans and provides classroom and school-wide behavior management strategies. In addition, the Behavior Support Teacher works directly with identified students to learn replacement behaviors and utilize help and/or calming strategies that substantially improve their sense of well-being and increase their performance.  Under the supervision of the Principal, the Behavior Support Specialist will provide diversified preventative and intervention strategies and activities specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Garfield Community School students.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K – post secondary.  There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District.  The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
  • The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.
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 Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

This position qualifies for an added stipend, paid annually, as identified by the collective bargaining agreement. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following represents the minimum qualifications for this position. The District reserves the right to waive any qualification at its discretion.

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Minimum of three years successful experience in which the education of and/or intervention assistance for "at risk" and/or "behaviorally challenged"
• Knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior
• Knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students
• Experience working with young adults with complex behavioral needs, including but not limited to, adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Impairments, Cognitive Impairments, and intensive needs due to other factors, including mental health and trauma
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning (SEL) practices and classroom community-building strategies
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to use student data to inform instruction, monitor progress and provide intervention/enrichment
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of MiStar and the ability to run reports and analyze behavior-related data

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Works collaboratively to develop Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
• Provides assistance to help student develop behavior and social skills
• Develops lesson plans to provide specially designed instruction related to IEP goals and objectives
• Assists in the development of PBIS plans (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plans) and ensures the plans are implemented, data is collected, and plans are reviewed/revised
• Facilitate Behavior Review Meetings (BRM)
• Prepares progress reports and yearly evaluations; monitoring and communicating IEP goal progress in accordance with district timelines
• Facilitate the collaborative process of developing student-centered IEPs
• Adapts the curriculum, instruction, and lessons to provide individual, small-group, or specially designed instruction to meet the needs of the individual student
• Writes instructional objectives in the affective, psychomotor, and cognitive domains for students with disabilities
• Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals
• Maintains student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal guidelines and statutes
• Actively participates in, and contributes to, professional learning teams at the district and school level
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas
• Establishes and teaches expectations for student behavior to provide a safe and respectful classroom environment
• Identifies student needs and works collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students
• Communicates with students, parents and staff on student progress
• Administers and monitors IEP accommodations and progress monitoring on IEP goals and objectives
• Provides supervision and oversight to students throughout the assigned workday
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association.  This posting will remain open minimally through June 14, 2026 or until a qualified candidate is selected.  This position is for the 26-27 school year.

APPLICATIONS:

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack, which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. 

Additionally, applicants must also upload:

• Letter of Interest
• Professional resume
• Copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates)
• Three current letters of recommendation 
  
  
  
   

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 4815