Behavior Specialist

Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School District Choctaw High School
- Choctaw, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School District Choctaw High School
- Choctaw, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School District

Job : 5965938

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB TITLE: BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

SAFETY

SCHEDULE:

NEGOTIATED SALARY SCHEDULE

DEPARTMENT: STUDENT SERVICES

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of STUDENTSERVICES

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the implementation of district policies and procedures in compliance with IDEA indicators from the Department of Student Services. The Behavior Specialist possess an understanding of evidence-based behavior interventions. The Behavior Specialist will assist teachers, administrators, and student services personnel in the identification and development of sound behavioral strategies designed to increase the educational performance of students on IEPs in order that they may be college and career ready.

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of behavioral strategies and programs to provide optimal learning opportunities to all eligible children and families as required by the Individual with Disabilities Education Act. The Behavior Specialist will train teachers, paraprofessionals, BCaBA, and RBTs on how to collect and analyze data to drive instructional decisions. The Behavior Specialist is also responsible for developing and fostering positive working relationships with school, district, parents, and community agencies, and at all times, serve as an advocate of children with disabilities in the design and implementation of site and district-wide policies and procedures for the department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Master's degree in special education, OR a related field. Experience and or certification as a BCBA, BCaBA, or RBT preferred. If a BCBA, hold current licensure from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. If a BCBA, BCaBC, or RBT, hold current certification from the BACB.
• Experiences in behavior intervention and academic instruction of a diverse population of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics of students in grades preschool through age 21, including students with special needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain communication links between site, district, and state special education programs.
• Ensure the delivery of direct and/or consultation of behavioral services for general education and special education students.
• Conduct FBA in order to help the school team develop an appropriate Behavior Intervention Plan
• Develop behavior intervention plans and assist in creating necessary materials to promote student and staff success in implementation of the plan.
• Consult with school teams on implementation of a behavior tiered support system.
• Model intervention strategies and provide timely feedback to staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and follow-up consultations with school teams.
• Provide training to staff on topics including but not limited to: proactive behavior supports, evidence based behavioral interventions, effective use of reinforcement, and collecting and interpreting behavioral data.
• Assist in creating visual or instructional supports for students and classroom teachers.
• Provide training to staff in the practices of nonviolent crisis intervention and participates in IEP meetings when needed.
• Additional duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

COMMENTS:

Performance will be evaluated by the Executive Director of Student Services or the Director of Special Education in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of District Administrators

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SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or…