Behavior Specialist

Title: Behavior Specialist 

Reports To: Director of Student Support Services Required 

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in any education area, behavior analysis or other related degree. Experience working with kids who have disabilities and/or behavioral difficulties. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and use of their own personal vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed under the federal mileage rate. 

Preferred Qualification: Valid Minnesota teaching license or credential or BCBA or BCaBA Position 

Summary: Assists member districts in the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans (group and individual systems), collect and monitor data on behavior interventions, work with teams on collaboration, implementation, and evaluating the effectiveness of behavior plans.This position will work with both sped/non-sped students in our seven member districts and ZED programs.
 
Functions and Duties:
 ● Assists in developing, implementing, and modeling appropriate assessments and behavioral intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases 
● Participates in team meetings – provides feedback on behavioral assessments, interventions, and strategies 
● Provides technical support and in-service training programs for teachers and other staff 
● Consults and provides parent and staff training; provides regular service reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with the implementation of behavior plans under the guidance of a BCBA or Director of Student Support Services 
● Serves as a liaison between member district schools and other agencies 
● Stay updated in research-based behavioral interventions 
● Inform Special Education Coordinator of requests of conciliation, mediation, or due process hearing and assist and facilitate intervention strategies when conciliation, conferences, meditations or hearings may be involved Required Skills: 
● Must have a strong foundation in behavior analysis
 ● Comprehensive knowledge in proactive behavior strategies 
● Assist in the development of reinforcement systems 
● Must have an understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with behavior disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other behavior issues 
● Has great communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with parents and education professionals 
● Has a basic understanding of instructional methods and education curriculum ● Must have excellent interpersonal skills 
● Ability to handle a variety of situations and problems independently 
● Ability to present to small and large groups 
● Ability to work independently and utilize effective time management skills 
● Can train other people to apply behavior management techniques effectively 
● Must know and understand state and federal laws and regulations in regard to restrictive procedures 
● Crisis Prevention Institution certification preferred 
● Strong data collection methods Responsibilities to Zumbro Education District: ● Attend monthly behavior meetings 
● Communicate information both to and from Special Education Coordinators to building staff 
● Collect required data for program effectiveness and student progress 
● Other activities that may be requested by the supervising Director of Student Support Services.