MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Behavioral Specialist

(school based)

Posting (internal/external)

JOB SUMMARY

MAPS (Manistee Area Public School) is searching for a Behavioral Specialist who supports the needs of young learners. This work grows student independence, confidence, and social-emotional well being within the school environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Implement behavioral interventions for students needing skill building, and teach/role model
  appropriate behaviors and school-readiness skills.
  
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  Teach and support student skills and independence in: observing personal space, listening
  and responding to instruction, following routines, and increasing endurance for
  non-preferred learning activities.
  
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  Teach and support students in their development of: social skills, safe interactions, making
  friends, and being part of a classroom community.
  
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  Understand the likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams of the student and family, and see skill
  building as incremental, but continuous growth.
  
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  Learn and implement Crisis Prevention and behavior protocols.
  
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  Be available for monthly before/after school team meetings.
  
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  Collect data for daily growth logs, summarize logs into weekly and monthly templates as
  directed by supervisor.
  
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  Promote a positive image of MAPS while contributing to the organization for its growth.
  
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  Facilitate teamwork between all team members via open communication, responsibility
  sharing, and a cooperative attitude.
  
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  Comply with all laws, policies and regulations regarding:
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  Suspected abuse and neglect
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  Human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.

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Professional and ethical behavior

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Maintaining the confidentiality of all restricted information, data, and reports.

Respect the privacy and dignity of each child.

HOURS:

Minimum of 20 hrs, maximum of 38 hrs per school week. Follows the school calendar year.

WAGE:

Hourly wage begins at $18, adjusted for experience. Bachelor's degree begins at $22, adjusted for experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

RBT (Register Behavior Technician) or evidence of work toward credentials or experience toward RBT.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree with coursework in at least 2 college courses relating to child/adolescent development, applied behavior analysis, psychology of learning, education and/or communication disorders.

Requirements for MAPS employees:

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  You must be 18 years of age or older.
  
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  You must possess a High School diploma.
  
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  In accordance with Michigan law, all candidates must be able to clear a criminal history
  check before employment.

EXPIRATION DATE

Until Filled