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YMCA of Greater Louisville

Fitness Coach

Buckner, KY · On-site

$11/hr

As a healthy living coach, you are a critical component to assisting individuals with behavior change as they engage in a healthier lifestyle. Through engagement, encouragement, coaching and ...

YMCA of Greater Louisville

Fitness Coach

Prospect, KY · On-site

$11/hr

As a healthy living coach, you are a critical component to assisting individuals with behavior change as they engage in a healthier lifestyle. Through engagement, encouragement, coaching and ...

YMCA of Greater Louisville

Fitness Coach

Buckner, KY · On-site

$11/hr

As a healthy living coach, you are a critical component to assisting individuals with behavior change as they engage in a healthier lifestyle. Through engagement, encouragement, coaching and ...

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How much do behavior coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavior coach in Kentucky is $17.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Behavior Coach vs Behavior Therapist?

AspectBehavior CoachBehavior Therapist
Required CredentialsCertifications in coaching or related fields; sometimes a background in psychology or educationMaster's degree in psychology, counseling, or related field; state licensure often required
Work EnvironmentPrivate coaching sessions, schools, community centersClinics, schools, mental health facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate practice, educational programs, wellness organizationsHealthcare, mental health clinics, hospitals
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding coaching roles, self-improvementTherapeutic interventions, mental health treatment

Behavior Coaches focus on goal-oriented coaching to improve behaviors, often in educational or personal development settings. Behavior Therapists provide clinical therapy for mental health issues, requiring advanced degrees and licensure. While both work with behavior change, their credentials, settings, and objectives differ significantly.

What is a Behavior Coach?

A Behavior Coach is a professional who works with individuals, often students or employees, to help them develop positive behaviors and social skills. They assess behavioral challenges, create intervention plans, and provide ongoing support to improve self-management and coping strategies. Behavior Coaches collaborate with teachers, families, and other support staff to create a safe and productive environment. Their goal is to help individuals achieve personal, academic, or professional success by promoting positive behavioral changes.

How does a Behavior Coach typically collaborate with teachers and support staff to address student behavioral challenges?

Behavior Coaches regularly work alongside teachers and support staff to develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans. They observe students in classroom settings, provide feedback to educators, and model effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors. Collaboration often includes co-facilitating meetings, sharing progress updates, and providing ongoing professional development to ensure consistency in behavioral supports. This team-based approach helps create a supportive environment where all staff members are equipped to address student needs effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Behavior Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavior Coach, you need a background in psychology, education, or a related field, along with experience in behavioral intervention strategies. Familiarity with data tracking tools, behavior management software, and certifications such as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) are often required. Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help build trust and effectively support clients' growth. These competencies are essential for creating positive behavioral change and fostering a supportive, results-driven environment.
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Infographic showing various Behavior Coach job openings in Kentucky as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,898 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

2026-2027 DW Instructional and Behavior Coach (Part-time) - CROFTON Elementary

Christian County Schools

Crofton, KY • On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Miscellaneous/INSTRUCTIONAL BEHAVIOR COACH
Date Posted:
7/20/2026
Location:
CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Appropriate Kentucky Certification
  • Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State Law
  • Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy

POSITION: INSTRUCTIONAL and BEHAVIOR COACH (IBC) - Location Crofton Elementary
POSITION SUMMARY: To provide professional development and coaching around Response to Intervention and identified needs to fully implement the District Improvement Plan; To model academic and behavioral interventions; To assist with data analysis and progress monitoring for academic and behavioral interventions; To provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance/consultation for classroom teachers and students, with emphasis on effective instructional practices; To assist in developing, implementing and monitoring the district curriculum and benchmark assessments at the building level.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Kentucky teacher certification and a Rank II/Master's Degree
  • Minimum of six years successful teaching experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state and national standards
  • Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and/or math
  • Deep knowledge of and experience in:

1. Content
2. Instructional strategies
3. Conditions of Learning
4. Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process)
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations
  • Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers
  • Ability to model lessons demonstrating best practice instruction
  • Ability to support teachers in development of differentiated lessons
  • Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines
  • Experience in analyzing data to plan for instruction
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
  • Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

REPORTS TO Chief Instructional Officer
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Focus
  • Facilitate curriculum and benchmark assessment development/refinement work at the district and building levels
  • Assist teachers in developing and implementing formative assessment practices that are aligned to curriculum maps and pacing guides
  • Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices.
  • Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessments.
  • Assist teachers in their professional learning as a trained peer observer in the
  • Professional Growth and Evaluation System
  • Assist teachers in analyzing formative assessment data to inform instructional practices
  • Assist teachers and school leadership in implementing a Response to Intervention program through professional development, coaching, and monitoring.
  • Model effective, differentiated instruction and how to appropriately intervene in a
  • Response to Intervention program
  • Assist new teachers, in a collaborative model of observation, conversation, and lesson demonstration, to analyze and reflect on their practice to promote quality instructional practices.
  • Support the principal in facilitating professional learning community groups and/or grade-level teams among teachers in which issues related to implementing effective content instruction are considered, current research and writing on effective practice is read and discussed, engaging lessons are planned, and student work and data are reviewed to inform instruction.
  • Provide comprehensive/balanced training in and across given subject areas and curricular areas.
  • Implement a collaborative coaching and learning approach.
  • Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.
  • Work collaboratively and collegially with other coaches, district specialists, building leadership and district leadership.
  • Support the instructional vision and mission of Christian County Public Schools

Behavioral Focus
  • Assist school leadership in developing and promoting the components and operation of a proactive school-wide discipline system that includes procedures for teaching school-wide behavioral expectations; procedures for encouraging school- wide behavioral expectations; procedures for discouraging rule violations and problem behavior; and procedures for monitoring, adapting, and enhancing implementation
  • Promote fundamental strategies and system of classroom management that includes classroom-wide positive expectations taught and encouraged, and the teaching of classroom routines and cues taught and encouraged
  • Assist the principal with guiding strategic data-based action planning with school teams that includes data collection, analysis and summarization, development of data-based action plans, organization of teams, review of data, analysis and prioritization of problems, development of specific measurable outcomes, selection of evidence-based practices, provision of supports for sustained adoption and implementation and monitoring of implementation and progress toward outcome
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    185-day employee with flexible calendar. The salary will be determined by the adopted teacher's salary schedule of the Christian County Board of Education.
    EVALUATION:
    Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

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