Behavioral Specialist

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POINTS OF INTEREST

• Four- day work week:  Focus is open Monday through Thursday; 
• Stable, successful school environment with over 18 years of successful academic offerings 
• Professional, effective, friendly staff and administration 
• Administrative staff members are former teachers. 
• Full-time with excellent retirement benefits (SERS), health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required) 

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology or a related field or hold a Collegiate Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Certificate. Must possess at least three years of successful experience working with students in alternative or at-risk settings. Must possess instructional knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and the ability to apply a gradually progressive system of verbal and non-verbal techniques to deescalate potentially dangerous situations effectively.

Demonstrate knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, behavioral principles, and strategies. Ability to demonstrate understanding of various methods of data collection and subsequent analysis and interpretation for data to drive appropriate behavioral interventions. Ability to conduct and interpret functional behavioral assessments in the development of effective behavior intervention plans. Must be able to maintain frequent, meaningful parental communication and develop proactive partnerships between the student/parent and school district to support academic achievement and pro-social behaviors. Act as a positive role model for students and model professional and ethical standards. Work in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel, and the school community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division and abide by all school division policies and procedures. Ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, the School Board, and the general public. Job Summary

 The position is responsible for assisting teachers in providing classroom and behavioral supports for students. 

The position is also responsible for assisting all students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing, and tracking individual behavioral plans; identifying barriers to successful transition, and facilitating transition plans. 

Essential Duties

1. Develop behavior plans and specific intervention plans for students and assist in their implementation, including using appropriate resources and technology to promote development of critical thinking, problem solving, and pro-social behavior in students, working with students in classrooms to reach goals as determined by their educational plan, and conducting ongoing follow-up assessment/evaluation/observation of progress on the behavior plans. 

2. Assist teachers in the identification and development of individualized behavior interventions intended to change behaviors, using evidence-based strategies. 

3. Collect data regarding student behaviors and recommend appropriate instructional modifications to develop responsible thinking and decision-making skills in students. Identify and implement appropriate interventions for students in need of additional assistance. 

4. Develop the skills and self-esteem necessary for identified students to exercise meaningful options in areas of school, leisure, and inter/intra personal relationships. Provide support to students who display impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, and impaired social skills. 

5. Work collaboratively with peers and school personnel to ensure successful and efficient transitioning for students to return to his/her home school, including the creation of Transition Plans. 

6. Present professional development for administrators and teachers on behavior intervention, substance abuse, anger management, as well as other topics, and support the staff in the implementation of their new learning. 

7. Assist families and school staff in accessing community resources. 

8. Provide support and informational workshops to parents.

 9. Conduct research of current behavior interventions related to students served.

 10. Assure that all internal communication is complete and adequate. 

11. Collaborate with administrators and teachers to create classroom activities for Character Education time 

12. Keep teachers and other staff informed of progress, incidents, and concerns. 

13. Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner 

14. Perform other duties that the building administration assigns. 

Other Duties 

1. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal.