Behavior Support

Overview

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• Designs and implements appropriate Specially Designed Instruction, accommodations, and supports assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students, including present levels of performance, needs, goals and objectives, and required services.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students with disabilities and employs various teaching techniques to help students meet IEP goals.
• Observes and evaluates student performance, monitors assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
• Manages classroom behavior using effective management strategies, positive behavior supports, and evidence-based interventions; enforces disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and promotes parental involvement.
• Takes precautions to ensure health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provides oversight to paraprofessionals and maintains confidential records and documentation.
• Attends workshops and trainings to build knowledge and skills in Exceptional Student Education; maintains required certifications and professional development hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned; recognizes that duties may change to meet district needs.

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education (Student Education Preferred). Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.
• Language skills: able to read, analyze, and interpret documents; respond to inquiries; write speeches and present effectively.
• Mathematical skills: comfort with basic math concepts as they apply to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability: able to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 10 pounds, and other listed activities as required by the role.

District policies ensure equal opportunity for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, disability or age. The district may give preference in certain procedures to veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Notes:
All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Active application status and an active notification from the Application Center are required to be considered or interviewed for posted positions. For employees: transfer or promotion must follow the Infor System (GHR Employee Space) procedures; ensure your skills/competencies are up to date prior to applying.