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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Behavior Coach to support the development, well-being, and learning of students in our local schools. This role combines direct work with children, guidance for teachers, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to foster a positive and supportive educational environment.
Role Overview:
The Behavior Coach assesses student needs, provides therapeutic support, and coaches teachers in implementing effective behavioral strategies. The role involves working directly with students, advising staff, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every child can thrive.

Competencies
The EC2 Behavior Coach is a reliable and self-motivated professional, who is able to:

think and work out-of-the-box;
assess psychological needs and strengths of students in the school environment;
provide therapeutic services to students making use of strengths;
counsel students with conduct disorders and anger management problems;
advise and give guidance to teachers based on the psycho-educational needs of the students;
function in a multi-disciplinary team;
plan, implement and report on actions;
teach life skills;
facilitate presentations for students, parents and teachers on related topics.

Planning tasks

Assesses the individual needs of children and youngsters in the local schools in the field of behavior, well-being, cognitive ability and development;
Prepares guidance and development plans for the students;
Assists teachers and care coordinators in making individual education plans.

Guidance tasks

Gives guidance to children with special behavior or developmental needs in the classroom and in the EC2 room;
Presents information, demonstrates and teaches behavior modification skills to teachers and teacher assistants;
Coaches teachers in the classroom;
Makes house calls and works with the Jump Start parenting program.

Communication skills

Is eager and able to work in a team;
Knows how to work with professionals;
Maintains regular contact with teachers, parents and colleagues;
Creates a safe and positive learning environment for children;
Gives constructive feedback;
Able to monitor and report on progress verbally and in writing;
Makes observations and uses modern technology to teach new skills to teachers.

In return, you’ll join a caring and committed team that puts children at the heart of everything we do. You’ll also have the unique privilege of working in one of the most inspiring settings imaginable — a beautiful island full of life and learning.

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Details

Full-time position (40 hours/week) (part time can be discussed)
Salary scale OOP BES (Onderwijs Ondersteunend Personeel BES): Depending on experience, Scale 10 or 11
A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) with an educational profile and references will be required
The initial contract is for one year, with a possibility of extension based on a positive review and availability of funding.
Applications are open until December 1st, 2025

Profiel kandidaat

Requirements

Relevant master’s degree in psychology, special pedagogy or behavior sciences;
Ample work experience with children with behavior and developmental issues;
Able and qualified to give individual counseling;
Has knowledge of the current student care system on Saba, or will comply with it shortly;
Willing to apply a result-oriented approach and handelingsgericht werken;
Able and qualified to perform professional screening and tests.

Meer informatie

Interested?
Either apply via Meesterbaan, or send your motivation letter and CV (including references) to the interim director of EC2 Ms. Merlijn Verstraeten at director.ec2 [at] sabalearns.org.