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Yuma Elementary District 1 proposes 5‑school pilot for on‑site behavior response specialists
Summary
District staff proposed a budget‑neutral pilot to hire five "student behavior response specialists" (one per pilot school) funded by reallocating roughly $200,000 from an existing contract; the board placed the job description on the consent agenda and discussed qualifications, metrics and a plan to report monthly.
YUMA, Ariz. — District staff on Tuesday outlined a plan to pilot five "student behavior response specialist" positions to support teachers and reduce instructional disruptions at Yuma Elementary District 1 schools.
Assistant Superintendent Mister Acosta told the board the roles would be site‑deployed, district‑funded positions intended to address frequent, lower‑level behaviors that distract instruction. "This is what we're doing behind the scenes," Acosta said, describing the proposed specialists as a way to get students quickly back into class and let teachers focus on the other 29 students.
Board packet materials and staff comments…
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