Behavior Specialist- Special Education
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
behavior specialist – special education
qualifications:
- current alabama teacher's certification, bachelor's degree or higher in special education
- preferred experience in assessment of behavior
- at least three (3) successful years of teaching in the special education field
essential duties:
- obtain certification as a trainer in de-escalation and restraint
- conduct de-escalation and restraint training for designated staff
- assist with the assessment of behavior needs of identified students
- identify the appropriate conflict and problem-solving skills
- design and follow up with student behavior contracts
- conference with parents related to behavioral and academic concerns
- provide technical assistance to teachers on behavioral alternatives and interventions, including conducting workshops
- assess and evaluate students for eligibility for emotional disorders
- evaluate program effectiveness
- participate in due process hearings for students with disabilities
- monitor special education alternative programs
- develop functional behavior assessments
- monitor and attend iep meetings to determine alternative education settings
- establish a positive relationship with students, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors
- all other applicable duties as assigned by an administrator
how to apply: all applicants should complete the state of alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..careersalk
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special note: the person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.
special note: for employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.
the montgomery county board of education is an equal opportunity employer. "no person shall be denied employment or be excluded from participation in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex, race, religion, national origin, color or age."
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