Behavioral Strategist-9 Month

BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIST-9 Month

Rapides Parish School District J.

B. LaFargue Special Education Center - Alexandria, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rapides Parish School District

Job : 5856665

Final date to receive applications: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

FLSA:

EXEMPT

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Degree in social work, psychology or education

2. Three years of successful experience in degree field

REPORTS TO
:
Special Education Director or Supervisor (JBL)

School Principal (school-based)

JOB GOAL: To provide interventions in the classroom and general school
environment in the area of behavior management to the school
personnel providing programming needs to students PK-12 grades.

TERM: Nine or ten months

SALARY: Nine or Ten Month Teacher Salary Schedule

Nine or Ten Month Student:
Pupil Appraisal Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• I. To serve as liaison between parent, school, and the Mental Health Agency.
• II. To provide direct services which may include individual/group counseling, social skills training, etc. (These services may be included in the IEP and may also be provided to general education students.)
• III. To provide technical assistance services to regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, and other professional educators and parents.
• IV. To participate in classroom activities with PK-12th grade students who have behavioral difficulties within the school setting; to modify behaviors and assist in implementing behavior management plans, crisis plans, transition plans and re-entry plans.
• V. To review behavioral data in the classroom setting, develop behavior management plans, and progress monitor.
• VI. To coordinate with school administration and Pupil Appraisal during crisis and/or When Lightning Strikes is initiated.
• VII. To participate in Manifestation Determination Review in coordination with Pupil Appraisal.
• VIII. To maintain adequate records of service provided.
• IX. To work effectively with school personnel and Pupil Appraisal staff.
• X. To consistently demonstrate self-direction.
• XI. To submit accurate records and reports promptly.
• XII. To exhibit professional ethics.
• XIII.To foster open communication and positive relationship with school personnel.
• XIV.To foster open communication and positive relationships with the community.
• XV. To follow state and board policies.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE RESPONSIBILITES, JBL BEHAVIOR STRATEGISTS WILL

• Serve as liaison between school and designated community agencies.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Director or Supervisor of Special Education.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Pupil Appraisal regarding Risk Assessment assignments.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE DUTIES SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIOR STRATEGISTS WILL:

• Provide classroom presentations designed to promote character building, socialization skills, and positive citizenship.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal.
• To be an active participant in the SBLC (School Building Level Committee).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $44,522 Per Year

• Kimberly Davis , Office Manager
• J.
  
  B. LaFargue Special Education Center
• Phone:
• Email: kimberly.davis