Lead Certified Teacher - CONNECT Behavior Intervention Program (K-2)

Reports to: Building Principal Position Overview: Farmington School District is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Certified Teacher to lead our newly established K-2 CONNECT program. Grounded in the principles of Conscious Discipline , the CONNECT program provides a safe, highly structured, and regulated environment for early elementary students experiencing significant and extreme behavioral challenges. Unlike traditional pull-out support, students in CONNECT spend their full day in this self-contained instructional setting to systematically learn, practice, and integrate foundational self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and academic competencies, with the ultimate goal of successfully transitioning back to their home classrooms. Key Responsibilities Instruction & Skill Building: Systematically teach routines, replacement behaviors, emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, and social-emotional skills grounded in Conscious Discipline. Academic Integration: Maintain K-2 academic continuity, incorporating tailored instruction to build work stamina and academic skills while prioritizing behavior intervention. Behavior Data & Assessment: Evaluate student behavior data and supports, track progress on behavioral/social-emotional goals, and adjust intervention plans accordingly. Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a safe, highly structured, and emotionally supportive classroom environment designed to coregulate and de-escalate extreme behaviors. Program Execution & Transition: Implement the CONNECT 4-step framework ( Evaluate, Intervene, Transition, Follow Up ) to systematically support students as they build skills and incrementally transition back into their regular classrooms. Collaboration & Leadership: Supervise and direct the classroom paraprofessional; collaborate closely with building leadership, multidisciplinary teams, parent/guardian support systems, and home school teams. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Valid State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education Demonstrated experience working with young children (K-2) demonstrating significant, complex, or extreme behavioral challenges. Strong knowledge of or certification/training in Conscious Discipline or trauma-informed behavioral practices. Expertise in behavior intervention strategies, functional behavior assessments, data tracking, and positive reinforcement systems Excellent communication, coregulation, de-escalation, and team-collaboration skills. This position is for 2026-2027 School year. The District reserves the right to close this posting when a suitable applicant is found. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farmington R-VII School District