Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist Searcy School District Central Office - Searcy, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Searcy Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5025045

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Behavior Specialist

POSITION LOCATION

Administration Building

FLSA:

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

BCBA or minimum of a Masters Degree in Special Education or Mental Health Experience and specialized knowledge in working with challenging behaviors Extensive background with analyzing behaviors that could facilitate Functional behavior assessments and facilitating behavior plans Evidence of strong organization skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills to build relations and to resolve conflict Resolution for both students and stakeholders Experience and training in behavior intervention and Autism Evidence of effective behavior management strategies Experience with "at-risk" students Current trainer in crisis intervention preferred

REPORTS TO

Director Of Special Education

JOB GOAL

To act as a liaison between school, home, and community to provide prevention, assessment, intervention, and support services to enhance academic, social, and behavioral success of students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings. Effective written and oral communication skills. Maintain confidentiality and comply with its state and federal regulations related to student privacy laws. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high intensive work environment. Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral programs: conduct functional assessments, participate in the development of interim and positive behavior plans, collect and graph data on students' target behaviors and replacement behaviors. Participates in the evaluation and revision of behavior plans. Participate in conferences, staff meetings, day treatment meetings, meetings for the development of behavior intervention plans, and in-service training sessions as scheduled. Ability to work with an ethnically and educationally diverse group of students, parents, and teachers. Collaborate with teachers and model for teachers how to modify instruction for those students with behavioral needs. Provide individualized behavior assessments. Provide research-based targeted interventions and monitor progress, to support the integration of behavior supports. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations. Ability to train other staff members to apply effective behavior management techniques. Provide training to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents inappropriate assessment, development, and execution of positive behavioral intervention plans. Assist with the development of student crisis and safety plans. Understand special education laws, rules, and regulations. Follow building and school procedures. Communicate regularly with the Director of Special Education. Participate in and facilitate district-wide behavior intervention initiatives. Provide large and small group presentations. Provide crisis intervention training. Perform and model appropriate safety procedures for self and others. Serve as the liaison between the district and the day treatment facilities; process referrals & conferences; and monitor attendance and student progress in the day treatment facilities. Perform lifting of heavy educational supplies and instructional equipment . Know Board of Education policies, district, and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to same. Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintain emotional control under stress. Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Serve on committees as assigned. Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally. Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements