Instructional Behavior Coach
August 10, 2026
George Washington Academy is currently looking to hire a full-time Instructional Behavior Coach for the 2026-27 school year. Join our team and work for a school with high standards and an exceptional track record for providing high-quality education. Salary ranges from $75,839.50 - $80,565.50 (with a Bachelor's degree), with additional salary depending on degree and continued education. Applicants should also be aware of our school's mission and systems in place. This post will close on August 21, 2026 at 3:30pm
The Behavior Coach will assist the school community in promoting positive student behavior, social-emotional growth, and a safe, supportive learning environment. The Behavior Coach will collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to implement proactive behavior supports, restorative practices, and intervention strategies aligned with GWA’s SOAR behavior framework. This position will serve as a staff resource for managing student behavior concerns, building staff capacity in classroom management, and supporting Tier 1–3 behavioral interventions, in addition to supporting staff members in other areas of the school. The Behavior Coach will also participate in the student intervention team in addition to 504 and IEP meetings as directed.
Qualifications:
- Valid Utah Professional Educator License
- Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching
- Demonstrated organization, communication, problem-solving skills, and classroom behavior expertise.
- Strong skill set in written and verbal communication with parents.
- Agreement with the behavioral and academic approach of George Washington Academy
- Ability to lead, train, and support faculty in implementing positive behavior systems
Desirable Experience:
- Experience supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Strong understanding of interventions with diverse student emotional needs and trauma-informed practices
- Experience in behavior data collection and analysis
- Familiarity with functional behavior assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP)
- Experience developing and facilitating professional development for staff
Applicants will need to provide the following: application, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Please complete the application HERE and send your letters of recommendation to hr@gwacademy.org.