What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Consultant position at Madison Area Educational Special Services Unit?
- Provide consultation to schools, teachers and parents with regard to behavior intervention for students
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students who may benefit from research based behavioral interventions
- Assist teachers in completion of functional behavior evaluations and intervention plans
- Be a member of the multidisciplinary team for educational evaluations when significant behavior difficulties are identified and assist with the evaluation of expertise such as FBA, evaluation of social-emotional functioning, and evaluation of autism spectrum disorder
- Attend case conference committee meetings to assist in IEP development for students with challenging behaviors
- Model positive behavioral interventions to school staff
- Work with individual students and small groups in buildings when assigned to for the purpose of assisting these students in understanding their challenges, and developing ways to address and prevent problem behaviors
- Monitor programming for students with significant behavior needs to identify when IEP services, provisions, and evaluations need updating or changed, and collaborate with staff to make appropriate changes
- Maintain a strong working relationship with service agencies in the community that support students with behavioral and mental health needs
- Attend workshops and conferences, in person, virtual, etc. to remain current on best practices in the areas of mental health and behavior to provide staff development
- Provide consultation for, chair, or attend pre-referral conference for students referred for initial evaluation due to significant challenging behaviors