The Behavior Resource Teacher (BRT) is a member of the W.W. Irby Resource Team. Her primary responsibility is to provide support to students and teachers. Our ultimate goal at Irby is to create a positive and safe learning environment so that each student can reach his/her maximum potential.

• works to improve school-wide behavior to maximize instructional time
• supports teachers through behavior intervention and positive discipline strategies
• provides tools for students to learn pro-social behaviors such as empathy, impulse control, and anger management
• teaches students to be responsible for their own behavior
• provides supervision for students before and after school, in the hallways, and in the lunchroom

• practice consistent routines and establish clear rules at home which will carry over to school (i.e. waiting your turn, listening while others speak, etc.)
• teach age appropriate independence and responsibility
• encourage the use of "I Care" language when interacting with others