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Wayne-Westland Community Schools lists this Behavior Coordinator opportunity in hamilton, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Behavior Coordinator
LOCATION: Hamilton Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
COMPENSATION: $26.16/hour
BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance - Single coverage Michigan Public School Retirement Plan
POSTING DATES: August 31, 2026 – Until filled
Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program. The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned
Serves as a resource for building staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept. Skill in human relations which demonstrates sensitivity to needs and concerns of others.
Assists building administration in the enforcement of school rules, provisions of law and control of crowds and individuals
Coordinates, facilitates and implements disciplinary intervention steps, including PBIS, and processes with staff, working closely with building administration.
Attends and participates in various leadership team meetings and other building meetings as assigned.
Assists with school-wide and event supervision. May oversee school-wide emergency preparedness team meetings and implementation efforts.
Communicate orally and in writing with all stakeholders.
Motivates students in a positive direction helping students to increase individual decision making responsibilities
Perform work related to safety and security as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Graduate of a Municipal, County, or State Criminal Justice Training Program preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Physically able to patrol buildings and grounds, inside and out
Ability to communicate positively with students, staff, administrators, and parents
Ability to maintain harmonious relations with students, parents, and staff
Ability to work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs.
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity and conciseness
Strong assessment, analytical and diagnostic skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the school building and the school grounds. The person in this position frequently interacts with students and must be able to distinguish between what is appropriate and what is inappropriate activity and act accordingly.
This employee must be able to engage in the physical management of students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others. This person will be working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and must be physically able to patrol the buildings and grounds.
EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary: The hourly rate is $26.16 per hour. This Special Projects position is grant funded and includes Special Projects fringe benefits including medical, dental, and life/AD&D insurance. The work week will be Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours per day. This is a 37 week position based on school year.
SELECTION PROCESS: Personnel selection, placement and notification will be based on student registrations
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
hamilton, MI, 49419, US
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