Hybrid Behavior Specialist bei Accomack County Public Schools

Job Title:                   Behavior Specialist

FLSA Status:             Exempt

Job Summary

 The position is responsible for assisting teachers in providing classroom and behavioral supports for students. The position is also responsible for providing assistance to students regarding academic behaviors and successful transition to a traditional classroom setting through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans; identifying barriers to successful transition and facilitating plans.

Essential Duties

1. Assist in collecting data for the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and help develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and specific intervention plans for students and assist in their implementation, including using appropriate resources and technology to promote development of critical thinking, problem solving, and pro-social behavior in students, working with students in classrooms to reach goals as determined by their educational plan, and conducting ongoing follow-up assessment/evaluation/observation of progress on the behavior plans.
2. Assist teachers in the identification and development of individualized behavior interventions intended to change behavior using evidence based strategies.
3. Collect data regarding student behaviors and recommend appropriate instructional modifications to develop responsible thinking and decision-making skills in students. Identify and implement appropriate interventions for students in need of additional assistance.
4. Develop the skills and self-esteem necessary for identified students to exercise meaningful options in areas of school, leisure, and inter/intra personal relationships. Provide support to students who display impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, and impaired social skills.
5. Work in a collaborative manner with peers and school personnel to ensure successful and efficient transitioning for students to return to his/her home school to include the refinement of student success plans.
6. Present professional development for administrators and teachers on behavior intervention, substance abuse, anger management, as well as other topics and support the staff in the implementation of their new learning.
7. Assist families and school staff in accessing community resources.
8. Provide support and informational workshops to parents.
9. Conduct research of current behavior interventions related to students served.
10. Assure that all internal communication is complete and effective.
11. Keep teachers and other staff informed of progress, incidents and concerns.
12. Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner according to district expectations and regulations.
13. Provide continuous training to staff in the area of FBA/BIP development.
14. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
15. Collaborates with Coordinator of Student Services regarding recommendations for suspensions. 

Other Duties:

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree Preferred) in special education, counseling, or school psychology.

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Professional Certificate. Must have completed at least five years of successful teaching experience working with students in alternative or at-risk settings or equivalent experience.

Must possess training and experience working with students with emotional disabilities and/or behavioral disorders.

Completion of a BCBA Certificate Program (Preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

Must possess instructional knowledge of crisis intervention strategies, ability to apply a gradually progressive system of verbal and non-verbal strategies to effectively deescalate potentially dangerous situations. Demonstrate knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, behavioral principles and strategies. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of various methods of data collection and subsequent analysis and interpretation for data to drive appropriate behavioral interventions. Ability to conduct and interpret functional behavioral assessments in the development of effective behavior intervention plans. Must be able to maintain frequent, meaningful parental communication and develop proactive partnerships between the student/parent and school district to support academic achievement and pro-social behaviors. Act as a positive role model for students and model professional and ethical standards. Work in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel and the school community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division and abide by all school division policies and procedures. Ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, the School Board, and general public. Must hold a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment

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. Duties are normally performed in a school environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance: Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

Supervision Received: Director of Special Education

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The applicant will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or appropriate administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Accomack County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.

"We are an equal opportunity employer."