Job Description Behavior Coach

at EC2 Saba

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.

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.

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 1^st, 2025

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.

Interested?
Send your motivation letter and CV (including references) to the interim director of EC2 Ms. Merlijn Verstraeten