Behavior Specialist-School Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE

Please send resume and letter of interest to Principal Serenity Luckett at sluckett@madison-schools.com

Job Title:

General Education Behavior Specialist 

Reports To:

PrincipalFLSA Status:

Exempt 

Contract Days:

207

Job Description:

 General Education Behavior Specialists will provide direct and consultation behavioral services for regular education classes and regular education students, assess and support behavior support programs for students in regular education, write behavior plans for Tier 3 students, provide training and work collaboratively with site administrators, counselors, teachers, aides, and support staff to demonstrate best practices, strategies, and techniques to enhance instruction for students with social and behavioral challenges; and do other related work as required.

Requirements or Qualifications:

 Master’s degree issued by an accredited college or university

Required Licensure:

 At least one of the following

• Licensed Social Worker, LMSW or LCSW
• Professional School Counselor, Endorsement Code 436

• BCBA Certification Experience/ Training:

   

• At least 3 years training and experience in behavior management in the educational setting 
• Mississippi Educator’s License is preferred 
• Knowledge of the MTSS framework, PBIS, restorative practices, trauma informed practices, and family engagement strategies

Specific Roles, Tasks, Responsibilities:

• Administers programs and services for the purpose of improved student behavior functioning Uses majority of time providing direct services to studentsProvide individual and group services
• Ensures program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines such as MDE’s MTSS Framework and Federal, State, and District policies, regulations, and procedures 
• Ensures the integrity and consistency of the MTSS Framework and program structures and routines 
• Conducts workshops, trainings, in-service presentations, etc., in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students 
• Assists in developing behavior screeners, diagnostics and other behavior assessments for students 
• Assists administrators and counselors in developing interventions and behavior plans for Tier 1 and Tier 2 students 
• Assists administrators and counselors in coaching school personnel on research
• based methods of classroom management and behavior strategies 
• Summarizes and analyze behavior data from Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 
• Monitors the fidelity of the implementation of Tier 2 behavior plans 
• Collects data via direct student observations and consultation with administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents regarding student behaviors 
• Develops behavior plans for Tier 3 students and monitor the fidelity of the implementation within the school setting and in the classroom 
• Provides direct, ongoing services to Tier 3 students to improve their functioning within the school 
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying or gathering information required to perform functions and uphold program guidelines 
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings such as We Care and TST 
• Participates and helps conduct parent-teacher meetings for T3 students 
• Documents program results, maintain accurate records and other required data, and prepare and submit reports in a timely manner 
• Maintains ap ropriate personal and professional boundaries and awareness regarding students, co-workers, families, and community members 
• Displays ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school and district personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school 
• Follows daily/ weekly schedule to provide consistent and scheduled support to all assigned schools In addition to completing an online application with Human Resources, please email the following items directly to Serenity Luckett, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at sluckett@madison-schools.

com:

• Letter of Interest 
• Resume 
• Transcripts/ Certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 55 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.