Substitute Certified Behavior Specialist

The position of Certified Behavior Specialist is for the purpose of planning, organizing, directing and implementing behavior intervention and support plans for identified students at the secondary level.

• Makes recommendations to staff who support individualized behavior programming.
• Uses data to plan, supervise, evaluate and revise instructional and behavior programs to meet student needs.
• Plans and provides in-service/training programs for parents and staff.
• Provides input and recommendations for individual education programs and evaluations/reevaluations of students.
• Provides technical assistance by conducting functional assessments and analyzing the whole learning environment related to student skills acquisition.
• Assists in the development, facilitation, implementation and follow-up of training in the analysis of student behavior.
• Provides consultation services related to the duties of the position. Keeps current with the literature, new research findings and resources in the field of expertise.
• Works collaboratively with school staff to implement instructional and behavior plans to enhance student’s independence within the school setting.
• Ensures instructional information, materials and resources are readily available for staff and students and are appropriate to meet instructional and behavior needs of students.
• Ensures responsive communications with students, families, staff and community agencies.
• Exhibits effective leadership and collaboration within the schools, and the special education program to enhance and support student achievement.
• Oversees the collection and analysis of data related to the duties of the position.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Reports directly to the Special Education Director.

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid ESA Washington State certification as a School Psychologist or School Social Worker or with a BCBA license.
• Experience in behavioral and instructional strategies and training.

• 3 years’ experience in behavior analysis and support.
• Previous experience as a classroom teacher.
• Previous experience working with students who require behavior intervention plans.
• Training in Right Response.

• Previous clinical experience may substitute for the minimum required experience.

• ESA Washington State certification as a School Psychologist or School Social Worker or with a BCBA license.

• A demonstrated and documented understanding of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Ability to use these principles in the educational setting in public schools in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• Broad knowledge of behavior intervention strategies applicable to a variety of student learning environments.

• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with other members of a school or department to accomplish common goals.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize student needs.
• Ability to monitor, implement and revise behavior management plans for individual students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college coursework, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.