TOSA - Behavior Specialist @ Bales Job Buckeye area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

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TOSA - Behavior Specialist

The Behavior Specialist will provide intensive Tier 3 supports for students who demonstrate consistent disruptive, unsafe, or aggressive behaviors across campus. This role focuses on designing, modeling, and supporting the implementation of individualized behavior intervention strategies, conducting assessments, providing training and professional development, and working closely with school teams, families, and external agencies to promote student success in alignment with district expectations.

Job Qualifications:

Must obtain and maintain a AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required).
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or related field (Master's Degree preferred)
Valid Arizona teaching certificate (Special Education or related field preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students in an educational setting, preferably with experience in behavior intervention
Demonstrated experience working with students exhibiting significant behavioral, emotional, or mental health needs
Effective presentation skills
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff and community
Evidence of ability to effectively use technology to perform duties
CPI/NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) training preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, duties and responsibilities. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of using email, managing files, recording and reporting grades electronically, and using Google applications.

Knowledge and command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.

Skill in promoting learning and ensures safety.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum.

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate plans.

Ability to manage the classroom.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to perform functions from written and oral instructions and from observing and listening to others.

Ability to evaluate written materials to include written assignments and tests.

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to operate 21st century technology.

Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations

Ability to use data to drive solutions

Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse student populations

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and guide the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and crisis response plans for identified students.
Implement and support the use of the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model as a framework for individualized behavior interventions.
Support the design of individualized evidence-based behavior interventions aimed at developing responsible decision-making and pro-social skills.
Provide direct services to students as outlined in intervention plans, including support within general education, special education, and social-emotional self-contained classrooms.
Serve on crisis response teams and assist with the management of acute behavioral incidents, including de-escalation and safe, non-violent physical interventions when necessary.
Support the integration and modeling of social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies and lessons for whole classes and small groups.
Collaborate with principals, teachers, and school teams to analyze behavioral data and develop strategic supports for students with intensive behavior needs.
Act as a liaison between the school and families, providing information, support, and education on student behavior and social-emotional development.
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