Board Certified Behavior Strategist

Board Certified Behavior Strategist

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Strategist for the 26-27 school year.

Position Type: TCHR

Hiring Specifications:

Required:

• Certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Masters degree in Education or related field
• Iowa teaching license with special education endorsement or Statement of Professional Recognition: social worker, school psychologist, or speech language pathologist.
• Four or more years experience working with special needs population.

Desired:

• Experience in an urban school district.

Basic Function:

Work with special education support staff to model behavioral and instructional strategies which promote pro-social skills in students with intense behavioral needs. Coordinate and supervise programming utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop and implement a system for training staff on the methodology of Applied Behavioral Analysis.
2. Plan and provide professional development for special education teachers and support staff.
3. Work directly with special education support staff to develop methods for working with special education teachers on classroom management and instruction in special education classrooms.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior plans for students with intensive behavioral needs. 5. Use research-based strategies to model classroom management and instruction with students.
6. Analyze student achievement data to measure effectiveness of instructional models and strategies.
7. Meet regularly with special education support teachers.
8. Attend special education zone meetings.
9. Attend and participate in designated training sessions. 10. Review materials and programs to provide guidance for the special education department. 11. Read current research articles and professional materials. 12. Attend in and out of district conferences as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

Evaluates: NA Bargaining Group: DMEA

FLSA Status:
Exempt

FT/PT:
Full Time Days: 195 hours

Hours:

7.75 Hour Day

Physical Requirements:

Standing, walking, sitting, driving, use of computer and telephone

Working Conditions:

Mostly indoors

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By:
Emily Behrens Date: 06/06/2025

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.