Behavior & Academic Specialist
The Salvation Army Southern California•San Francisco, CA
About The Position
The Behavior Specialist is responsible for overseeing student behavior progress, incentives, and interventions, providing individual support to students, group support to the staff, and supporting families as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Bachelor’s Required in human services, education, or related field
- Experience working with diverse backgrounds and ages, (TK – 12th preferred)
- Experience handling emotionally charged situations.
- Experience in training other people to apply behavior management techniques effectively.
- Experience in behavior analysis, and behavioral characteristics associated with specific behavior needs
- Knowledge of instructional methods and education curriculums
- Knowledge of trauma on students and how to lead in a trauma-informed manner
- Able to effectively respond and redirect children in a positive manner
- Able to effectively communicate with parents/families
- Comfortable with enforcing program rules and policies
Nice To Haves
- Masters preferred
- TK – 12th preferred
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and implement behavior support plans in/outside the classroom in collaboration with classroom staff
- Using IEP and school reports, measure goals and behavior support plans, to analyze the behavioral interventions to determine their success
- Provide in-classroom support as needed to support and encourage students
- Assist caregivers in facilitating healthy routines and behavior interventions
- Maintain records of student’s special education reports, services provided, and behavioral data
- Assist with and participate in any programs part of the After School Program & Summer Day Camp, such as enrichments, lessons, Troops, yoga, dance, and sports programs
- Provide opportunities for children to succeed, develop, and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills
- Actively seek professional development and resources to further support youth and families
- Ensure Child Safety Policies are practiced consistently
- Report possible cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment to the proper authorities.
- Other related duties as required
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