Behavior Support Specialist
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
Directs and evaluates the emotional/behavioral development of identified students. Encourages the students to reach their fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Building Instructional Capacity
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- Maintain records as required cooperative/corporation policy; maintains professional ethics.
- Essential functions should correspond to those of the classroom teacher.
- Fulfills the same time schedules as all district teachers as to the time of arrival and departure from school.
- Is aware of current methods of instruction as they relate to students with behavioral needs.
- Recommends and helps implement behavior modification techniques as needed in order to promote positive behavior patterns.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement behavior plans by suggestions for students with daily activities.
- Provides modeling and coaching for staff of techniques to support positive behaviors for students.
- Serves as a resource person to school staff, parents, and the community.
- Gives clear and concise instructions.
- Attends meetings (faculty, seminars, conferences, workshops, and so forth) as adopted by the corporation calendar unless excused by the principal.
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Planning & Professional Learning
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- Serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning promoting positive behaviors
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Student Support
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- Support school staff for program implementation of student's IEP.
- Provides direct to students to support their behavior needs.
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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
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Educational Requirements
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- Experience working with children with significant behavioral needs.
- Preferred: Registered Behavioral Technician Certification
- Preferred: At Least 3 years experience in a school or behavioral setting for children.
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Skills & Knowledge
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- Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and students.
- Demonstrates a sincere desire to aid all students.
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