Behavior Specialist - Level D Pima School Job Scottsdale area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

PAY GRADE

Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The job of Behavior Specialist is done for the purpose of providing educational interventions, and progress monitoring for students in order to increase student performance and change behavior.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Work with individual students or small groups of students to provide interventions and progress monitoring.

Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to insure process fidelity.

Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student strengths and weaknesses.

Use identified scientific, research-based interventions focused specifically on individual student difficulties.

Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.

Participate in student screening activities and assist with the analysis of the data to identify students in need.

Provide data to the school teams and participate in decisions about student progress.

Utilize tracking system to maintain lists of students participating in interventions.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the principal.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

(positions in this class typically require):

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Master’s degree preferred
Arizona teacher certification aligned to grade levels where assigned
Minimum five years successful teaching experience
Special Education and/or RtI experience

KEY COMPETENCIES

Self-motivation
High energy level
Verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
High work standards
Problem solving
Decision making
Organizing and planning
Learning orientation
Critical thinking
Stress tolerance
Flexibility
Adaptability
Initiative

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.