What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Management Specialist position at Brainerd Public Schools?
Position Type :
Support Staff / Behavior Management Specialist
Date Posted : 4 / 18 / 2024
Location : Brainerd High School
Date Available : 08 / 26 / 2024
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS :
Job Title : Behavior Management Specialist
Reports To : Brainerd High School - Andrea Rusk
Salary : Per Behavior Management / Student Support Specialist Handbook (Non-Union Position)
Training : Ongoing throughout the school year and as needed
Time : 8 hours per day during school year
Benefit Eligible
JOB SUMMARY :
The building Behavioral Management Specialist will provide 1 : 1 or small group support to students with significant emotional and / or behavioral needs. This position will require specialized behavioral support and skills that will meet the unique needs of students. This position can be physically demanding and requires critical thinking and quick response skills. Handle With Care certification will be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to :
- Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students
- Work 1 : 1 with students requiring significant behavioral support
- Ensure student's safety, and the safety of others at all times
- Provide home bound service / support when appropriate and necessary for students
- Consult with parents / guardians, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
- Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills for students
- Provide a flexible and quick-thinking response when dealing with students that are deregulated / stressed
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to student and staff needs as they arise in a building; when 1 : 1 student is absent - staff will be assigned to support other teachers and students
- Participate in student meetings where staff problem-solve and develop plans to help support students with behavioral concerns
- Participate physically with the students in activities being taught
- Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent / guardian meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and / or providing information regarding student's goals / outcomes
- Monitor student's progress and be able to prepare documentation and reports regarding student's progress
- Maintain confidentiality
- All other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :
APPLICATION PROCESS :
Apply online