Behavior Specialist, (1201)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington•Washington, DC

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist creates, manages, implements, and monitors a school-wide behavioral intervention supports program. The Behavior Specialist develops and maintains positive behavior intervention plans and functional behavioral assessments for individual students and student groups as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education or a related field.
One (1) year of experience working with persons with disabilities and behavior challenges.
One (1) year of experience in behavior management and implementing behavior management systems.
Ability to use Special Education Data System (SEDS) for logging communication and developing, completing, and updating Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
Proficiency in MS Office Software, MS Teams, and Zoom.
Must possess a full, valid local, driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Psychology or Education a plus.
School leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responds to and serves as lead in all crisis situations particularly in the absence of the Principal or the Assistant Principal.
Creates, maintains, and executes an approved school wide behavior intervention plan.
Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals.
Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines.
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for school staff.
Supports students with challenging behaviors by enhancing student programs and ensuring operations are in compliance with established Office of State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) guidelines.
Partners with social workers, as well as teachers and other team members working with families and providing supports for students to improve overall academic, social, and behavioral achievements.
Safely transports students to and from the Kennedy School to attend approved field trips, Special Olympics and other educational events in an Agency vehicle as needed. Utilizes the agency vehicle to also make approved home visits and deliveries of school related materials as required.
Transport students to and from work assignments, field trips, and other outside learning experiences.
Other job-duties as assigned.