Behavior Support Specialist

Public School of North Carolina•Chapel Hill, NC

67d

About The Position

To provide support for staff working with students identified with behavioral/ social emotional needs. Provide support and/or coaching for implementation of evidence based practices to students with educational, behavioral, social and emotional needs. This individual will collaborate with a variety of school and district staff to promote a positive school climate and a successful learning environment for students. The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under general supervision.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible to obtain a North Carolina professional educator's license or related educational field
Minimum of three years experience working with students with behavior/social emotional needs and/or students in a variety of instructional settings with behavioral, academic and/or social-emotional challenges
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Ability to perform medium physical work duties consistent with the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, and be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in de-escalation methods, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), BCBA or BCaBA, or experience in application of evidence based interventions

Responsibilities

Provide direct and consultative support to students and school teams that require Social Emotional support and management of behavioral needs across several schools in the district to include students in General or Adapted Curriculum such as Future Ready Core, Occupational Course of Study, and Extended Content Standards
Provide support to school teams with the implementation of a structured environment that includes the use of evidence-based strategies for the support of students with behavior/ social emotional needs
The support will include observation, consultation, modeling and/or faded direct student support
Provide coaching and professional development to staff around data collection, completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions and the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Provide support for the development of Individualized Educational Plans in collaboration with school teams and district colleagues, to include Transition Plans, goal development and accommodations
Work as a member of school and district teams to assess student needs, determine appropriate interventions, set up appropriate progress monitoring plans, analyze student data in order to serve students in the least restrictive environment
Provide training and coaching to staff in instructional strategies consistent with social/emotional needs, to include social skill and executive functioning skill development
Provide crisis response and management for students who are experiencing significant educational challenges aligned with social/emotional needs in accordance with the individual student crisis plan or behavioral intervention plan
Demonstrate ability to use conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Keep accurate records to inform school and district administration of student progress and required support as required by local and state policies
Stay abreast of district and state policies pertaining to the content area and communicate this information to the EC Leadership or other impacted district staff
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth activities by assessing one's own needs
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administrators and support personnel in a team approach to solving individual student needs
Ability to maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality throughout all duties
Must model and maintain exemplary punctuality and attendance
Provides professional services that promote effective functioning for students, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with recognition that an understanding and respect
Works to ensure students' rights and welfare in the school and community
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all District policies and procedures
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving, consultation and collaboration skills