K-8 Positive Behavior Support Consultant Position Available In Cannon, Tennessee

K-8

Positive Behavior Support Consultant Cannon County School District Woodbury, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$57.4K – $76K a year 2 days ago Qualifications Applied behavior analysis Writing skills Working with people with autism Research Mid-level 3 years Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree BCBA Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

To provide behavior support services and behavior management plans for students with disabilities; provide support and professional learning to school site staff, para-educators, and parents/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conduct assessments and develop plans that conform to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and other applicable statutes and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience writing behavior plans for students with behavior difficulties, including students with autism and other disabilities. Positive Behavioral Supports, ABA or similar research-based training experience and training. 3 years experience working as a behavior or autism specialist or related field preferred. Education Bachelor’s degree in job related area (Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, etc.). Preferred candidate would be a student working toward their master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) credential.

REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Exceptional Education

FLSA STATUS

1.

Exempt:

Employees primarily performing work that is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is not required by FLSA for exempt employees; however, the University chooses to pay overtime to exempt Non-V Class employees. or 2.

Nonexempt:

Employees primarily performing work that is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is required.

SEE:

https://hr.umn.edu/

HR-Community/Job-Family-and-Classification/FLSA- Exempt-and-Nonexempt- JOB GOAL:

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide behavior support services for students. Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators, and parents/guardians in positive behavioral supports, crisis de-escalation techniques, and/or other evidence- based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties. Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of behaviorism and positive behavioral support for students with disabilities. Create and assist District staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans, positive behavioral support programs and other appropriate programs for students with disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges. Work with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with students who exhibit such. Provide professional learning and conduct functional behavioral assessments and functional analysis assessments of behavior for students with complex and/or severe behaviors in accordance with both federal and state laws and regulations. Collaborate with and assist school district contracted Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)/Behavior Specialists in all duties assigned. Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment. Travel from site to site for the purpose of providing direct treatment, consultation, and collaboration for students, families, teachers, and administrators. Assisting in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines Perform related duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

To establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and community members. To creatively solve problems and work through the conflict resolution process. To communicate effectively, in oral and written form. To maintain knowledge of best practices and laws governing behavioral support for students with disabilities. Project a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times. Keep information confidential concerning school business. Attend conferences pertaining to various components of special education. Attend monthly PLC meetings.

TEMPERAMENT

(Personal Traits): 1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. 2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity. 3. Adaptability to dealing with people. 4. Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

Intelligence:

The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.

Verbal:

The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.

Numerical:

The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

Data Perception:

The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the forms of graphs, charts, or tables.

Spatial:

The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.

Manual Dexterity:

The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.

Color Discrimination:

The ability to perceive or to recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Example 200

Days SALARY:

see certified pay scale;

IDEA Federal Budget Line:

71200-163

EVALUATION:

TEAM evaluation, observations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.

HAZARDS:

Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance. School Nutrition Managers are in daily contact with teachers, students, administration, the general public and other work related personnel. The ability to handle complaints, express a service-oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others, and work with limited supervision is vital.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Cannon County Schools

SHIFT TYPE

Full-Time