Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is currently seeking applicants for a PBIS Coach position at Burlington Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year. This position is a 186 day contract, 7.33 hours/day, eligible for benefits on RCPS Pay Grade 113.

Position Description/Job Summary: Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve behavioral objectives, assisting students with achieving established goals and “social/emotional regulation."

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

·Assist with the development and implementation of Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions (PBIS) to meet the social and emotional needs of our students.

·Provide direct support to students and staff to minimize disruptions to the learning environment.

·Work with and develop rapport with teachers, administrators, and support staff for targeted students to help create a positive working environment that supports behavior and teaching methods throughout the school.

·Collaborate with school counselors to implement social, emotional and behavioral support to students (i.e., support school counselors with the contest for Expect Respect and activities related to Kindness or Red Ribbon Week). 

·Attend PBIS team meetings.

·Assist with “Check In/Check Out” meetings to support students in the building.

·Import and export data from the PBIS database.

·Assist with the creation and updates to school-wide and classroom matrices

·Complete required Virginia Autism training, 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician Training, MANDT training, and any other training requirements subscribed by RCPS

·Knowledge and correct implementation of communication skills, social skills, challenging behavior, self-help skills, data collection, and sensory issues.

·Performs related work as required or assigned.

Professionalism, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·Skilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipment

·Ability to operate audio visual, standard office, work and data processing equipment

·Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students and associates.

·Practices confidentiality always

·Maintains an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy

·Communicates effectively orally and in writing

·Reacts positively to constructive criticism and suggestions

·Demonstrates initiative and motivation

·Works independently or collaboratively with others in a wide variety of circumstances

·Establishes professional relationships and communicates effectively

·Demonstrates good safety habits and response to emergency situations

·Exercises sound judgment in decision making

·Prepares and presents clear and concise correspondence, complex reports

·Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and ability to adapt to new ideas and situations

·Possesses strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

·Minimum high school diploma or GED Equivalent.

·A minimum of two (2) years college experience OR successfully completed Parapro Assessment is required at some schools.

·Experience working with children is preferred.

Minimum Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Has strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Strong work ethic, highly motivated with solid organizational skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, the general public and associates; ability to work under pressure. Very dependable; able to work independently at all times; ability to multi-task and/or continue a long/complicated task seamlessly through multiple interruptions.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk, to reach overhead, and to drive a vehicle.

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.