What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Essex Regional Educational Services Commission?
Position Type :
Student Support Services
Date Posted : 1 / 10 / 2024
Location :
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
The Behavior Specialist works in conjunction with other school professionals to develop individualized reinforcement strategies to assist students who exhibit challenging behavior.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Completes functional behavior assessments for student demonstrating challenging behaviors.
- Develops and implements individualized program for student's IEP goals on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Creates and trains staff in the implementation of behavior intervention plans for children with challenging behaviors.
- Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for students receiving individualized Applied Behavior Analysis services.
- Provides individual, group, integrated, and consultative intervention sessions for students who are eligible for Applied Behavior Analysis services.
- Provides parent training for eligible families.
- Maintains close liaison with the child study team and other related service providers.
- Keeps those records necessary for each student and completes all required local, state and federal reports.
- Maintains data for behavior change procedures and makes data based treatment decisions.
- Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled / exceptional students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents.
- Conducts ongoing evaluation of all students in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
- Acts as educational consultant to classroom teachers, school counselors and administrators as required.
- Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Work Hours : 8 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM
Health Benefits : Single Only
ERESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
