Behavior Intervention Specialist - Special Programs

Caddo Parish School District•Shreveport, LA

11d

About The Position

Reports to the special education compliance/complaint management supervisor; develops functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans, provides technical assistance and supports in the area of behavior management to school personnel and parents as assigned.

Requirements

Ability equal to that resulting from satisfactory completion of courses required for graduation with a Master's degree in social work or a mental health related field from a university with an accredited graduate school, or Master's degree in psychology from an accredited graduate program and certification by the State Department of Education in school psychology, or Master's degree in education and certification in one area of special education.
Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through three years of supervised experience in one area of special education or in the delivery of mental health services following graduation from graduate school.
Ability to relate to and verbally communicate with all professional and non-professional contacts on the level of each individual's ability and level of understanding.
Ability to effectively communicate in written reports and correspondence information relative to the individual case.
Ability to plan and organize assigned duties in an efficient manner.
Ability to treat all information in a confidential manner.
Ability to maintain stability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with Caddo Parish School employees, community agencies and the public.
Neat, well-groomed appearance.

Responsibilities

Develops performance objectives and prepares a Professional Growth Plan supporting established department and school system goals.
Assists in the compilation of reports required by federal, state and local agencies.
Plans and conducts training and provides technical assistance to school personnel, parents/guardians on effective behavior management.
Reviews suspension records and develops/implements a plan to reduce the number of suspensions.
Develops or assists teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of behavioral interventions for referred students.
Uses available resources of the school system and the community to enrich the educational program.
Keeps informed on national, state and local regulations affecting special education.
Follows IDEA and state guidelines
Makes progress on achieving objectives in the Professional Growth Plan.
Maintains accurate records on all assigned students regarding their referral, intervention and outcome.
Consults regularly with all levels of school personnel and communicates effectively.
Serves as liaison between school and community agencies through reciprocal referral arrangements, collaborates on cases and assists families in accessing community resources.
Facilitates communication between school and home, seeking to involve families in the educational process of their children.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.