Behavior Specialist (ABS)

To apply, follow these 3 steps:

1. Download and complete the licensed specialist application form.

2. Collect all items that are requested in addition to the application form.

• Copy of your current license that is specified in this job posting
• Up to date Resume
• Reference sheet with 5 names, their relation to you, and their contact information - 1 name must be your current supervisor.
• Three letters of recommendation.

3. Email the completed application and the items listed under #2 above to adminhr@canyonsdistrict.org

Questions? Email adminhr@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance.

Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070.

CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District’s hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.

Job Title: Behavior Specialist

Department: Special Education

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule 242

Schedule: 8 hrs / 242 days Eval Group: CTESS Ed. Specialist

FLSA Classification: Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Behavior Specialist will develop, organize and support the implementation of programs designed to increase student learning and growth. The Specialist will support students, staff and administration in the area of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. The Behavior Specialist will work collaboratively to develop a consultation model intended to build district capacity to systematically address student behavioral needs. The Specialist will provide supervision and management of behavior specialist, lead teachers, and district paraeducators. They will coordinate professional learning to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with best practice in the profession. They will follow the regulations associated with IDEA, FAPE, procedural safeguards, and IEP development and implementation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate foresight, examines issues and takes initiatives to improve the quality of behavior education in the district.
• Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for the development of behavior change strategies that focus on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior.
• Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function–based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students.
• Stays abreast of new research and innovative practices.
• Makes data based decisions and is well versed in data interpretation.
• Demonstrate instructional leadership.
• Demonstrates exceptional skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator, action researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate.
• Use supervision, staff development and performance evaluation to improve the educational program.
• Maintain a familiarity with current educational issues through a process of ongoing personal development.
• Work cooperatively with building administration and staff in planning, implementing and managing programs and services for students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with team members, agencies, and parents.
• Coordinates and conducts professional development.
• Highly skilled in communication and people skills.
• Manages stressful situations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of educations organization.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the IEP writing and implementation process.
• Expert knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively.
• Exceptional knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction
• Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates a commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.
• Embrace and encourage the acceptance of diversity.
• Provide and maintain an environment where optimal student growth can take place.
• Serves on district and state committees as assigned.
• Completes other tasks at the direction of the district administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a valid Professional Educator License with the State of Utah with relevant “License Area of Concentration” and “Endorsement”, if applicable.
• Requires five (5) years of successful teaching as a special education teacher or related work experience.
• Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
• Knowledge about IDEA Regulations.
• Superb interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate and mentor.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to attend to details.
• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Safety Care Certification or willingness to become Safety Care Certified Trainer within three months of hire.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the coordinator is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The coordinator is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The coordinator must be able to respond to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities in a stressful setting.
• This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.

ADA HR Effective date: 3/14/2022