Certified- Behavior Support Specialist

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Building Instructional Capacity

• Maintain records as required cooperative/corporation policy; maintains professional ethics.
• Essential functions should correspond to those of the classroom teacher.
• Fulfills the same time schedules as all district teachers as to the time of arrival and departure from school.
• Is aware of current methods of instruction as they relate to students with behavioral needs.
• Recommends and helps implement behavior modification techniques as needed in order to promote positive behavior patterns.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement behavior plans by suggestions for students with daily activities.
• Provides modeling and coaching for staff of techniques to support positive behaviors for students.
• Serves as a resource person to school staff, parents, and the community.
• Gives clear and concise instructions.
• Attends meetings (faculty, seminars, conferences, workshops, and so forth) as adopted by the corporation calendar unless excused by the principal.

Planning & Professional Learning

• Serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning promoting positive behaviors

Student Support

• Support school staff for program implementation of student's IEP.
• Provides direct to students to support their behavior needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

Educational Requirements

• Experience working with children with significant behavioral needs.
• Preferred:  Registered Behavioral Technician Certification
• Preferred: At Least 3 years experience in a school or behavioral setting for children. 

 Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and students.
• Demonstrates a sincere desire to aid all students.