Behavior Specialist K-12

Overview

JOB TITLE: Behavior Specialist (K-12)

DEPARTMENT: Student Services

REPORTS TO: Executive Director Special Services

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Certified SpEd 183 Day

SALARY RANGE: $49,500 - $83,300

POSITION

SCHEDULE:

183 days

Assess and develop behavior interventions for students experiencing emotional or social behaviors hindering their learning process. Serve as an effective liaison for teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of improving the overall learning experience for children. Focusing on prevention as well as correction.

• Ability to provide coaching, skills training and other support to staff that work with designated students who have, or are at risk for developing significant problem behavior(s) that impair their ability to effectively participate and benefit from their education.
• Knowledge of behavior instruments, applied behavior analysis, federal, state, and local policies regarding confidentiality and special education.
• Assess student functional behavior capabilities within the classroom for the purpose of designing behavior interventions.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and present data to staff, administrators and parents.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Demonstrates strong foundation in applied behavior analysis.
• Work with assessments and recommendations provided by District Psychological Examiners and Process Coordinators.
• Designs and interprets functional behavior analysis and multi-faceted behavior interventions. Uses data to make informed decisions.
• Facilitates communication with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of developing and implementing behavior plans and interventions, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to handle emotionally charged situations and a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in behavior management for the purpose of communicating information to teachers, parents, students, etc.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, behavior assessment tools and methods, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate behavioral approaches for students' specific needs.
• Understands the behavior characteristics typically associated with various school age conditions (e.g. Autism, Behavior Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.).
• Possess a personal interest in helping youth succeed.
• Maintain close communication with District Staff and Administrators.
• Inform administrators and teachers of educational needs and problems of students.
• Work closely with the student, principal, and teacher concerning the personal adjustment of the child and problem resolution.
• Provide crisis intervention which is geared primarily toward protecting the safety and emotional wellbeing of children.
• Maintain case files and reports to track student problems and progress and to recognize patterns in behavior.
• Actively participate in building level Care team process to identify supports for students when addressing behavioral concerns.
• Advise staff on data analysis techniques including obtaining baselines, recording and collecting data, graphing and evaluation data.
• Provide consultation to staff regarding situational appropriate behavior management plans and practices.
• Conduct student observations in order to evaluate students' strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to work with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with such students.
• Utilize consulting skills to assure implementation and maintenance of intervention plans.
• Provide training, assistance and…