Posting Titlebehavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist

To establish, coordinate and monitor functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for Exceptional Student Education students. Responsible for coaching and directing teachers in best learning practices and supporting school progress monitoring programs.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or at least 50% of coursework completed toward a Master’s degree.
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach ESE in Florida.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working with behaviorally challenged students.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach ESE in Florida.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working with behaviorally challenged students.
• Successfully completed the Registered Behavior Technician online course from an accredited institution.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess and modify behavior problems.
• Ability to facilitate team meetings.
• Knowledge of community services.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of computer applications and educational technology.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

School Principal

• Assist ESE teachers and act as a classroom facilitator to assess best learning practices for teachers.
• Monitor functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention programs.
• Conduct one‑on‑one social skills lessons with ESE students.
• Participate in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate school-wide ESE programs.
• Participate in Florida Department of Education required workshops and other trainings.
• Process ESE discipline referrals and assist with PLC compliance issues.
• Maintain contact with teachers and parents through conferences and IEP team meetings.
• Work with agencies to develop community resources.
• Determine appropriate methods to resolve student behavior problems.
• Utilize technology and current research in technology.
• Observe and assess teacher/student needs to promote a productive learning environment.
• Provide timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
• Implement the Response to Intervention model in both academic and behavioral structures.
• Keep up to date on current technology relevant to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal.

• Physical ability: moderate effort with light work, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects of moderate weight (11‑20 pounds).
• Visual and auditory perception of moderate difficulty.
• Work performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.