Behavior Support Specialist King William County Schools KWCPS - King William, Virginia This job is also posted in King William County Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5907872

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provides support and services to teachers, administrators, and school-based teams for students with behavioral needs who are demonstrating interfering behaviors to the extent they create significant barriers to their learning and the learning of others. Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Contract:

12 months

FLSA:

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of at least three years' training and experience working with students with emotional disabilities and/or behavioral disorders in an educational or therapeutic setting which would provide the acceptable knowledge, skills, and abilities as evidenced in the responsibilities listed herein; A Virginia teaching and/or administrator license is preferred, in the area(s) of special education, school counseling, school psychologist, or relevant endorsement; A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential is preferred; Possess a valid Virginia Driver's license.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with school-based teams on case-by-case basis to identify appropriate supports for students demonstrating interfering behaviors. Researches and applies diverse academic and behavioral interventions. Collaborates with community and/or state agencies to refer students for community-based resources. Assists school-based teams in meetings for students demonstrating interfering behaviors Assists school-based teams in resolving student conflicts and managing crises. Monitors division wide discipline data of students with disabilities as recorded in student management system. Assists in ensuring appropriate student conduct consistent with school standards and division policies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate a willingness to work with all students. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and

ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to communicate, establish trust, and collaborate effectively with school and division-based teams, families, and members of the community. Ability to accept and deal professionally and effectively with conflict and supervisory and stakeholder feedback. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records. Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day. Sufficient mobility to perform duties as assigned. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The teacher shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time. How to

Apply:

Applications may be completed online at King William County Public Schools (www.kwcps.k12.va.us). All candidates must submit an application, 3 references, and a resume. Individuals who do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position or who fail to submit all requested information will not be considered. King William County Public Schools will conduct an on-site background investigation (fingerprinting). For more information, please contact: Mrs. Tina Rudd, Director of Human Resources King William County Public Schools P. O. Box 185; King William, VA 23086

Office:

(804) 769-3434

Fax:

(804) 885-5010

Email:

trudd@kwcps.k12.va.us King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required