Special Education Behavior Specialist LIC

District Campus Special Education Behavior Specialist

Classification

Title:

Behavior Interventionist

Reports to:

Special Education Director Terms of Employment: 183.5 days

Job Summary:

The Behavior Specialist will be responsible for helping to create and implement classroom management systems and individualized behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and/or Analysis
• Create, train, and coach social skills implementation
• Lead district efforts to better understand and eventually create trauma informed practices
• Provide Professional Development to various groups to expand the knowledge of behavioral systems and best practices
• Engage in observation and feedback cycles regarding BIPs in progress
• Attend workshops to maintain current knowledge of new legislation and student advocacy service requirements
• Actively maintain or improve the external and internal image of the District, its divisions, and its schools
• Establish annual objectives as deemed appropriate by the supervisor
• Respond to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner
• Note:
  
  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Professional Educator License (PEL) in Special Education or approved for USBE's Associate Educator License (AEL) in Special Education
• Non-licensed applicants:
  An Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education is required. This must be obtained before your start date
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• State certification
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• School or Clinic experience preferred