Primary Purpose:

Provide support to parents, teachers, and administrators in the management of student behaviors.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in education, AND

TSBEP Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, OR

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), OR

NASP Certified School Psychologist

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge/experience in crisis prevention/intervention

Understanding of emotional and developmental disorders of childhood

Strong background/knowledge in applied behavior analysis

Ability to interpret data from educational and psychological evaluations

Understanding of Federal and State Board of Education rules for education of students with disabilities

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with other professionals in leadership as well as collaborative roles

Ability to provide staff development training as well as training to parents

Experience

Minimum of three years experience providing services to students with special needs in the area of behavior.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Computers, copy machines, telephones, scanners, and software for word processing and databases

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Moderate lifting. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Transferring of equipment to various campuses.

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.