Behavior Specialist - Special Education Program

Position:                 Behavior Specialist  

Term:                      9 months     

Classification:        Classified    

Location:                Irving     

Qualification:         

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work,
• Valid MO Teaching Certification at appropriate grade level,
• Valid MO School Counselor Certification, or be a Licensed Social Worker.
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification preferred

 Supervisory:          No

Reports to:             Building Principal        

Code:                      001-1221-6152-4170-12210-3-000

Job Number:          2788            

This is a skilled position that requires background and/or training in the development and implementation of social and emotional supports for students and staff in multiple settings. The successful candidate will have a proven record of successful child care abilities that include a loving and consistent demeanor. The ability to establish and maintain relationships with children that have disruptive behaviors is a must.

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district and state guidelines.

Essential Functions:  

• Work with Tier 1 and Tier 2 PBIS teams to implement positive behavior support systems building wide to increase academic growth in communication arts and math. 
• Work with teachers on developing behavior and academic intervention plans through the problem-solving team process (PST), and assist in the implementation of those plans.  The result of successful plan implementation will result in an increase of learning in the areas of communication arts and math.  
• Collect behavioral data on students that is impeding student learning in communication arts and math so that successful academic interventions can be implemented.  
• Work with teachers in monitoring and collecting data of academic growth in communication arts and math as impacted by successful behavior intervention plans.
• Work with classified and certified staff on developing a variety of classroom management, and behavior management strategies that will have an impact on the academic growth of students in the areas of communication arts and math. 
• Work with students in small group and one on one settings to develop behavioral skills that will increase the academic growth in the area of communication arts and math. 
• Work with the community and parents on behavioral strategies that will increase the academic performance of students in the area of communication arts and math.  This includes working with parents a on strategies they can use with their kids to increase their learning in communication arts and math. 

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift 100 pounds
• Frequently walk up and down stairs while assisting students
• Frequently walk on a variety of ground surfaces, including, but not limited to, paved, gravel, grass, or dirt
• Frequently bend and twist the torso and neck
• Frequently squat or kneel to the ground
• Frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements
• Use close, distance and peripheral vision as well as depth perception

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.  

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The conditions and environment reflect that of a typical classroom setting.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.