Behavioral Specialist-Summer School-SSLA
Memphis Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN
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About The Position
The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist in the prevention and intervention of disruptive and at-risk behavior of students by facilitating behavioral services to students, families and educational staff at the assigned summer school site. The position is responsible for coordinating diagnostic, education and therapeutic services; assisting teachers with classroom management skills; providing on-going and crisis counseling and assistance; maintaining records and reports as required, and performing related professional and administrative work as assigned. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic summer school meetings.
Requirements
- Education or training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in school psychology, psychology, social work or other related field
- Two years of experience
- Valid state driver's license
Responsibilities
- Assist in the prevention and intervention of disruptive and at-risk behavior of students
- Facilitate behavioral services to students, families and educational staff
- Coordinate diagnostic, education and therapeutic services
- Assist teachers with classroom management skills
- Provide on-going and crisis counseling and assistance
- Maintain records and reports as required
- Perform related professional and administrative work as assigned
