What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brook Lane Laurel Hall Media Specialist / Behavior Specialist position at Meritus Medical Center Inc?
Media Specialist
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as liaison for classroom device management for electronic curriculum resources or student specific resource services
- Provides in-class structured library media programs
- Coordinates the use of the library media center, resource room, and online databases
- Plans, organizes, and conducts operation of library media center and resource room
- Participate in and provide input for academic planning
- Maintains frequent communication with school staff to promote program presence and school based clubs and activities
- Acts as liaison for any contractual student specific need of service such as OT, Speech, or PT
- Oversees materials and equipment for the library/resource room
- Performs all of the essential functions of a Behavior Specialist or 1:1 when neededBehavior Specialist
- RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises students during academic periods and non-academic periods, i.e., dining, off-grounds, etc.
- Assists teacher to maintain classroom order
- Helps students with activities of daily living (physical care, eating, etc.)
- Implements behavior management system
- Performs crisis intervention with students exhibiting behavior problems using therapeutic methods
- Provides one on one time with student as needed
- Transports students as needed
Education – High School degree required, associate/bachelor’s degree or comparable experience preferred.
Experience – Experience in evaluating and selecting digital resources and print material to match curriculum content and IEPs. Previous experience with school aged children and autism population preferred.
Licensure/Certification – N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Physical ability to perform behavior management duties and therapeutic restraints following training course. Ability to deal with student aggression and intense behaviors when needed. Ability to assist students with activities of daily living when needed.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
