Attleboro Behavior Team Behavior Specialist

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. This Behavior Specialist position is for Elementary & Middle Schools. The job goal is to develop, share, and implement behavior intervention plans and FBAs to assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment for students to learn and support overall student success.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience with at-risk youth, preferably in a school setting
Bachelor's degree and DESE certification required.

Nice To Haves

Safety Care trained preferred
Knowledge of restorative justice practices and PBIS culture and development

Responsibilities

Collaborates with staff and students to develop individual behavioral supports, safety plans, etc.
Design, implements, and engages in de-escalation strategies with students who display behavioral needs in the school setting
Provides academic assistance both inside the classroom, and individually as needed and related to behavioral interventions
Works with all 5 elementary and 3 middle schools to support students, develop plans, and align practices
Assists with debriefing situations as appropriate
Provides additional student supports when requested
Supervises students during lunch and maintains a calm environment
Collects data on students' progress and adjusts plans as needed
Collaborates with teachers to help students achieve their maximum potential
Reports illegal activities, questionable or unsafe conditions or problems with security to the administration/designee.
Recommends improvements in security and safety of the facilities to the administration/designee
Evaluates the interactions in a given situation and provides assistance if necessary
Assists in resolving conflicts and similar problem situations between students
Assists with implementing school wide student management plan and incentive programs.
Assists with transition discussions between grade levels, buildings, hospital back to school, etc.
Develops and maintains positive internal lines of communication between students and staff
Develops and maintains positive external lines of communication with parents, visitors, community agencies, and other public agencies