Behavior Specialist

Searcy School District•Searcy, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist will act as a liaison between school, home, and community to provide prevention, assessment, intervention, and support services to enhance academic, social, and behavioral success of students. This role requires extensive background in analyzing behaviors, facilitating behavior plans, and working with challenging behaviors, particularly in students with Autism. The specialist will also collaborate with teachers, provide training, and assist in developing student crisis and safety plans.

Requirements

BCBA or minimum of a Masters Degree in Special Education or Mental Health
Experience and specialized knowledge in working with challenging behaviors
Extensive background with analyzing behaviors that could facilitate Functional behavior assessments and facilitating behavior plans
Evidence of strong organization skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills to build relations and to resolve conflict Resolution for both students and stakeholders
Experience and training in behavior intervention and Autism
Evidence of effective behavior management strategies
Experience with “at-risk” students

Nice To Haves

Current trainer in crisis intervention preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with state and federal regulations related to student privacy laws.
Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral programs: conduct functional assessments, participate in the development of interim and positive behavior plans, collect and graph data on students’ target behaviors and replacement behaviors.
Participates in the evaluation and revision of behavior plans.
Participate in conferences, staff meetings, day treatment meetings, meetings for the development of behavior intervention plans, and in-service training sessions as scheduled.
Collaborate with teachers and model for teachers how to modify instruction for those students with behavioral needs.
Provide individualized behavior assessments.
Provide research-based targeted interventions and monitor progress, to support the integration of behavior supports.
Train other staff members to apply effective behavior management techniques.
Provide training to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents on appropriate assessment, development, and execution of positive behavioral intervention plans.
Assist with the development of student crisis and safety plans.
Understand special education laws, rules, and regulations.
Follow building and school procedures.
Communicate regularly with the Director of Special Education.
Participate in and facilitate district-wide behavior intervention initiatives.
Provide large and small group presentations.
Provide crisis intervention training.
Perform and model appropriate safety procedures for self and others.
Serve as the liaison between the district and the day treatment facilities; process referrals & conferences; and monitor attendance and student progress in the day treatment facilities.
Perform lifting of heavy educational supplies and instructional equipment.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Serve on committees as assigned.