Countywide Behavior Specialist – Anticipated

Countywide Behavior Specialist

Reports To:

School Principal, His/Her Designee or Other Assigned Immediate Supervisor

Job Goal:
To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. To implement behavioral and instructional programming in collaboration with BCBA; to assist staff with implementing behavior support plans and carryover of skills.

Qualifications:

• Registered Behavior Technician credential or Specialized Training in Applied Behavior Analysis, including Discrete Trial Teaching and Positive Behavior Support
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a Related Field
• Completion of a successful background check
• Experience and training in addressing challenging behavior, supporting professional and service staff, and crisis prevention intervention
• Experience and training in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis Programming in general education and special education classrooms
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Countywide Behavior Specialist
• This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity
• Must have transportation to travel between multiple locations within the school day
• Interest/willingness to complete further training and education in Applied Behavior Analysis

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies
• Collect data and maintain documentation for behavioral and instructional programs
• Assist staff with implementing individual plans for students and provide staff coaching
• Work with individual students or small groups of students according to programming outlined in the IEP in the school or home setting
• Design and lead professional learning sessions
• Operate and care for classroom and office equipment including electronics
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Prepare a variety of materials such as letters, student records, reports and memos
• Demonstrate the ability to remain and respond calmly and objectively to a variety of situations
• Provide a variety of behavior management techniques in a crisis situation before resorting to passive restraint; respond to assist in crisis situations
• Create and distribute materials for students
• Conduct behavioral and structural assessments
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and prepare Behavior Intervention Plans
• Exhibit the physical attributes and maintain training to passively restrain both male and female students over an extended period of time
• Assist with maintaining a structured learning environment through appropriate organization of time, space arrangements, material organization
• Implement behavioral and instructional programming according to IEPs, programming plans, and Behavior Invention/Support plans
• Follow lesson plans developed for instructional, social academic and emotional skills and objectives
• Assist with modifying curriculum materials
• Assist the teacher, other staff members or administration in working with students
• Provide input into planning and scheduling
• Participate in staff development training for the purpose of enhancing skills
• Assist in keeping accurate and efficient records
• Be cognizant of special education characteristics
• Provide a positive role model for students
• Self-evaluate personal and job-related characteristics on a regular basis and take corrective action if needed
• File records in prescribed manner
• Keep prompt hours and maintain assigned schedule
• Implement IEP services as directed
• Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, administration, other staff members and students
• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Attend first aid classes as required to maintain certification
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills
• Maintain positive work habits
• Perform duties efficiently and productively
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Immediate Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent