Behavior Specialist Job Opening

Behavior Specialist

Job Type: 10-month Position

Hours: 7.5 Hours/Day

Salary: $47,500.00 – 67,500.00 – depending on experience

JOB GOAL:

This employee works with staff district-wide to develop understanding of a variety of methods to improve student behavior. They also provide staff development activities and develop and assist teachers in facilitating the implementation of functional behavior plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, Psychology, or related field or BCBA.

2. Experience preferred but not required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in psychology or related field

2. 5+ years’ experience as a Behavior Specialist, with 2+ years in a lead/supervising role

3. Experience in a school setting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated effectiveness as a behavioral specialist.

- An unflappable ability to stay calm and focused in the face of big behaviors.

- An ability to think quickly on one’s feet to analyze the possible cause and function of a behavior and the best intervention in the moment.

- Knowledge of social-emotional learning and executive functioning.

- An ability to teach an engaging SEL curriculum.

- A willingness and ability to learn behavior management methods from the Director of Social Emotional Learning to supplement own techniques.

- A sense of humor, genuine love for children, and deep appreciation for our students.

- An ability to make a genuine connection with each student.

- A belief that all youngsters have the natural ability to succeed at high levels of learning and it is the behaviors and actions of the adults in the School that nurture, develop, and encourage each and every student.

- An ability to build caring and considerate relationships that demonstrate regard and respect for all people.

- A belief that decisions should be made from the perspective of putting students’ needs first.

- An ability to resolve student problems and make decisions based on developmental appropriateness, educational research, and an understanding of the issues underlying an individual student’s behavior.

- An ability to get along well with co-teacher and other members of staff.

- An ability to conduct oneself in a way that maintains the integrity of the position and the School.

- An ability to adhere to professional codes of ethics: maintain trust and confidentiality; model legally and morally responsible actions at all times; treat individuals with fairness, dignity, and respect; and model the core values of the School.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Implement the School’s social-emotional learning, executive functioning, and behavioral support interventions in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.

- Ensure that the strategies are tailored for each student, working with the parents, other specialists, and School Psychologist to understand the student’s underlying needs and issues.

- Teach explicit/implicit SEL curriculum in the classroom.

- Send a daily, personalized SEL update to each family.

- Engage in long- and short-term planning addressing individual needs of each student.

- Develop performance metrics for students’ SEL Success Plans. • Evaluate students’ progress and prepare quarterly individual student achievement reports for parents and administration.

- Present oneself as an integral member of the educational team: lead by example; contribute to an expectation of excellence; motivate fellow employees to maintain best efforts and produce their best work; take the initiative to research new programs/policies/ideas/events; and cultivate a contagious enthusiasm for our mission.

- Effectively communicate to staff, parents, students, and community members in a way that model’s teamwork, encourages cooperative interaction among employees, supports collaboration, and promotes a high level of open and honest communication.

- Express oneself clearly and confidently orally and in writing.

- Speak publicly in an effective manner in order to represent the School at community events. • Participate actively in professional organizations.

- Act as an ambassador to the School and uphold a standard of excellence and professionalism in all interactions with parents, prospective parents, and other community members, whether representing the school or in private interactions.

- Maintain a workable level of organization and preparation for the classroom as well as for meetings, presentations, and events.

- Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate by the Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 Pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Please e-mail your resume to Jackie Pons at jpons@jeffersonschoools.net