Special Education Evaluator and Behaviorist

Special Education Evaluator and Behaviorist

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Special Education Evaluator for the  school year.

• Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred for a special education evaluation. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.
• This individual will also help coordinate Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) that address students’ concerning behaviors and provide a means to help the students become more academically successful and independent.

• Support student acquisition of core curriculum and content standards identified by the State of Wyoming and Washakie County School District #1.
• Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; implementing strategies for improving behavior; and identifying triggers to behaviors.
• Facilitate team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavior Assessment.
• Promote research‑based positive behavior interventions in which “At Risk” students thrive: behavior instruction that is specialized, direct, and provides ample practice.
• Regard assessment as a joint venture through which both student and teacher understanding is enhanced.
• Engage parents in the student behavior intervention plan (BIP) process to involve and empower parents.
• Review behavior referrals and data reports.
• Gather student data through direct observation, screening tools, and interviews with students, staff, and parents to complete the FBA and develop a BIP.
• Attend professional development opportunities to maintain a high level of skill and knowledge of current research and practices.
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel and parents.
• Organize and schedule time commitments to meet demands of the job.
• Provide instruction to small groups of children in Social/Emotional skills.
• Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings as requested.
• Reports to Special Education Director and/or building principal.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality when entrusted with personal information pertaining to students or staff members.

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

• BCBA certified and/or extensive classroom experience.

The Behavior Intervention Specialist helps coordinate Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) that address students’ concerning behaviors and provides a means to help the students become more academically successful and independent. The Behavior Intervention Specialist