Behavior Intervention Teacher - TOSA - 191405

Anoka-Hennepin Schools•Coon Rapids, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A behavior intervention specialist will be expected to provide professional behavior support to educational environments that assist teachers, parents, and students with training that is specific to changing maladaptive or negative behaviors into behaviors that are more appropriate and functional in the learning environment. Support tier 1 behavior strategies in the classroom as well as providing tier 2 and 3 behavioral interventions when appropriate. A special focus will be on improving student attendance throughout the building.

Requirements

Requires Any Secondary License.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a variety of systems of support in order to increase behavioral expectations in the learning environment.
Training in data collection on challenging behaviors.
Determining the function of why behaviors are happening in the school or home environment.
Documentation of interventions that can be implemented in the school.
Certification and/or educational experience in behavioral analysis in order to oversee program implementation and make any necessary adjustments as goals are mastered or new challenging behaviors appear.
Experience in educating staff, parents, and students about the strategies they use in group or individual settings so that there is a continuity of services and support in both home and school environments.
Strong working knowledge of behavioral theory and applied behavior analysis.
Understanding of the characteristics and behaviors associated with disorders.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to handle intense emotional situations.

Responsibilities

Provide professional behavior support to educational environments.
Assist teachers, parents, and students with training specific to changing maladaptive or negative behaviors into more appropriate and functional behaviors.
Support tier 1 behavior strategies in the classroom.
Provide tier 2 and 3 behavioral interventions when appropriate.
Focus on improving student attendance throughout the building.