T26/27 TITLE I BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (Randolph)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

1d•$56,458 - $139,828•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 0.5 FTE Title I Behavior Specialist position located at Randolph Elementary School. The Behavior Specialist works with school-based staff, special education coordinators, student services personnel, families, and central-office colleagues to plan and deliver services for children with and without disabilities in special and general education settings. The position serves students from pre-K through grade 12 and reports to the Director of Special Education. The role includes observing students and developing, implementing, and evaluating individual and group behavior management and modification plans. The specialist models strategies and behavior systems for classroom teachers, provides staff training, consults with teachers and families on behavior intervention plans, and helps facilitate functional behavior analyses and resulting plans. The role also contributes to crisis management planning and works as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or Psychology.
Eligibility for a Postgraduate Certificate, with endorsement in one or more disability areas covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, 2004, or in a related field.
Training in crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis.
Familiarity with Trauma-Informed Practices.
Valid Special Education licensure and/or certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and evaluating individual and group behavior management and modification plans.
Experience as a team member in developing, implementing, and evaluating behavior management plans.
Experience working with children with various disabilities and mental health needs, such as autism, ADHD, and anxiety, in K–12 school settings.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in another content area.

Responsibilities

Conduct student observations to support development of behavior management and behavior modification plans.
Develop and implement individual and group behavior management plans for students in pre-K through grade 12.
Model strategies and behavior systems for classroom teachers.
Provide in-service training to teachers and staff on working with children and adolescents on behavior management.
Consult with teachers, staff, and families to develop behavior intervention plans.
Facilitate development of functional behavior analyses and resulting behavior plans.
Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of crisis management plans.
Participate as a team member with school-based and central-office colleagues.
Work with school-based staff, special education coordinators, and student services personnel in planning and delivering programs and services in special and general education settings.