Regulatory Policy Specialist

About the Employer

Regulation Strategist

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Minimum salary: $23.94 (dependent on education and experience).

Duties & Responsibilities

Act in a trauma-responsive manner for students in crisis utilizing specifically trained skills of de-escalation and co-regulation. Gain student insight through intervention implementation to provide students with new perspectives and tools through a cognitive behavioral approach. Possess a deep knowledge of behavior and brain development, as well as psychological development, to respond productively to student needs. Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff to ensure transfer and generalization of new skills. Communicate with building leaders, mental health professionals, and student intervention team members regarding student needs gained through application of brain-based, trauma-responsive interventions to inform student intervention plans. Exhibit a positive attitude and provide support and guidance to maintain a climate that fosters a safe and caring environment and connection to school. Meet regularly with the student intervention team and building leadership. Participate in required in-service meetings, workshops/seminars, as well as ongoing training in the summer months, etc. Create a positive relationship with all stakeholders and students and ensure the interaction they have with the district is an effective and satisfying experience. Follows district policy in maintaining private student data and confidentiality for all student and staff information. Participate in ongoing district collaborative teaming with behavioral strategists to engage in continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned by building administrator.

Physical Requirements of Position

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
- Occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. (such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture).
- Supervise students in all types of weather.
- Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
- Implement crisis prevention intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Noise level is quiet to loud.
* Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
* Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
* Substance-free environment.
* Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
* Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Special Qualification Desired

Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches their full potential. Possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child achieves success.
* Provide a variety of suggestions for working with students across settings.
* Maintain flexibility in day-to-day interactions with staff and students.
* Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students.
* Awareness of district requirements and board of education policies.
* Consistent and reliable attendance is required.
* Skilled, understands, or willing to be trained in multi-tiered system of support.
* Knowledgeable and/or willing to be trained in functions of behavior.
* Willing to be trained in brain-based, trauma-responsive practices.
* CPI trained or willingness to gain CPI certification