Behavior Specialist, MECIC

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Behavior Specialist, MECIC.

Location:

Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
United States

Division:
College of Education and Human Sciences

Position Type:
Staff

Employment Status:
Full Time

Grant Funded:
Yes

Pay Grade: E11

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

The Behavior Specialist develops high-quality,evidence-based professional development materials and serves as a trainer and coach for Division of Early Childhood and Development and Department of Education Collaborative programs as such, he or she will lead all face-to-face and virtual training and provide coaching to participating programs on project initiatives related to behavior and social-emotional development.

• Collaborates with the Director, Associate Director, and other Specialists to select professional development participants and providers in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiatives using clearly defined expectations.
• Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiative through evidence-based training strategies.
• Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiative through evidence-based coaching strategies.
• Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiative to increase the use of implementation, intervention, and outcome data to support decision-making.
• Develops high-quality,evidence-based materials designed to increase the knowledge of educators regarding evidence-based behavior and social-emotional development strategies aligned with Professional Growth System standards through training as evidenced by end of training assessments and annual surveys.
• Assists with project management, reporting, and dissemination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, behavioral sciences, or related field and two years’ experience providing intervention or behavioral services to children and youth in early intervention and PK-12 settings.

• Advanced knowledge in evidence-based practices related to the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students with disabilities, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Social-Emotional Learning, and high-leverage practices.
• Skill in developing high quality training materials to be delivered to a variety of stakeholders related to the behavioral and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Skill in developing training materials for use in face-to-face and online training platforms.
• Ability to coordinate activities across administrative and teaching personnel as well as other stakeholders and negotiate a shared vision and scope of work.
• Ability to organize and motivate site-level teams to implement systems change activities related to behavioral interventions for students with disabilities.
• Skill in completing tasks and developing materials accurately, on time, and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and prepare plans, documents, reports, and correspondence accurately and using Standard professional English.
• Adept in, or the ability to learn, a variety of technologies and software including (but not limited to) Microsoft Tools (Office, Teams, etc.), Google Apps, Canvas, social media, and networking (including Facebook, and Constant Contact), email, and Webinar platforms.
• Must maintain currency on relevant research, professional certifications, and continuing education in academic success and social-emotional developmental for PK12 students.
• Exhibit individual initiative and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a…