Behavior Specialist

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist establishes, coordinates, and monitors functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. The position coaches and directs teachers in effective learning practices and supports school progress-monitoring programs. The specialist also assists ESE teachers, facilitates classroom practices, provides individual social-skills lessons, and works with school staff, families, and community agencies to support student behavior and learning.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university, or completion of at least 50 percent of coursework toward a master's degree; alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Certification or eligibility for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach ESE in Florida.
Three to five years of experience working with behaviorally challenged students.
For the bachelor's-degree qualification pathway, successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician online course from an accredited institution.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Effective positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to assess and modify behavior problems.
Ability to facilitate team meetings.
Knowledge of community services and behavior management techniques.
Knowledge of computer applications and educational technology.
Commitment to core beliefs about learning, teaching, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Assist ESE teachers and facilitate classroom practices to assess effective learning approaches.
Monitor functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention programs.
Conduct one-on-one social-skills lessons with ESE students.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate school-wide ESE programs.
Participate in Florida Department of Education-required workshops and other trainings.
Process ESE discipline referrals and assist with PLC compliance issues.
Maintain contact with teachers and parents, alongside the administrative team, through conferences and IEP team meetings.
Work with agencies to develop community resources.
Determine appropriate methods for resolving student behavior problems.
Use technology and current research in technology.
Observe and assess teacher and student needs to promote a productive learning environment.
Maintain timely and accurate job-related information.
Apply knowledge of the Response to Intervention model in academic and behavioral structures.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology required for the position.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.