Behavioral Specialist - 10 Month
About The Position
The Behavioral Specialist assists in preventing and intervening in disruptive and at-risk student behavior by facilitating behavioral services for students, families, and educational staff. The role coordinates diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic services; supports teachers with classroom management; provides ongoing and crisis counseling and assistance; maintains required records and reports; and performs related professional and administrative work. The position works independently and reports major activities through periodic meetings. The specialist plans for students’ diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic service needs; designs and monitors behavioral intervention and prevention strategies; and works with service providers and agencies supporting children with behavioral or mental health issues. The role also supports teachers and staff through professional development, classroom observations, planning meetings, and assistance with student interventions and crisis situations.
Requirements
- Education or training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in school psychology, psychology, social work, or another related field.
- Two years of experience.
- A valid state driver’s license.
- Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Plan for the diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic service needs of students with emotional or behavioral disabilities.
- Design, implement, monitor, and follow up on behavioral intervention and prevention strategies.
- Identify and maintain cooperative working relationships with resources and agencies that provide services and treatment for children with behavioral or mental health issues.
- Provide professional development and assistance to teachers to strengthen classroom management, including positive behavior support, verbal de-escalation, and education about mental health and medical management issues.
- Collaborate with specialists in other areas to provide comprehensive assistance to teachers and staff.
- Observe and report on teachers’ classroom management and the appropriateness of activities to support a safe, emotionally supportive environment.
- Facilitate planning meetings involving teachers, social workers, and clinicians as needed.
- Observe referred students in classroom or school settings, suggest environmental changes, and implement interventions as needed.
- Respond to crisis situations in a safe and caring manner.
- Gather information and data for periodic and special reports documenting activities in areas of responsibility.
- Prepare reports and correspondence; enter and retrieve computer data; send and receive faxes; and answer the telephone.
- Attend or conduct staff and professional meetings to exchange information.
- Attend professional classes, workshops, or conferences to improve professional skills and maintain required certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
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Job Type
Full-time
