What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Behavior Specialist position at Mettle Services?
Mettle Services is seeking a qualified Behavior Analyst to work with our special needs K-12 students. Mettle staff are offered a competitive salary with the option of benefits. Hours worked are from 7:15 to 3:15 Monday through Friday, and staff will follow the academic calendar, meaning time off at the end of each quarter (2 weeks at Christmas, 5 weeks during the summer). Please see our website for full calendar. www.hclc.us
A Behavior Analyst works as a team member with teachers, counselors, school social workers and other appropriate personnel to establish positive student contacts that develop appropriate and positive behavior modifications enabling students to succeed. He/she will assist instructional personnel by participating as a team member in the development and monitoring of comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals and plans, including a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and/or a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Essential Functions:
- Works one-on-one with students to affect behavior changes
- Evaluates student’s needs and provides interventions to redirect behavior
- Implements behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes
- Assesses crisis situations and defuses situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques
- Reinforces appropriate behaviors and redirects negative behaviors
- Provides values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences
- Implements consequences for inappropriate behavior
- With proper training, physically restrains students if necessary for safety
- Communication/Consultation Works with related agencies to develop an effective program of activities for changing unacceptable behavior of students
- Provides information to parents, guardians, or other care providers concerning action of students
- Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts
- Monitors physical and emotional changes in students and reports to appropriate personnel and agencies
- Consults with teachers, support staff, and administrators to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems, and provides information as necessary concerning behavioral concerns
- Program/Staff Support Maintains a professional rapport with program/site staff
- Assists the school site team by monitoring student behavior changes, assisting with academics, and supervising various activities during the course of the instructional day to maintain a controlled and safe environment for students and staff
- Maintains awareness of fire drill procedures, earthquake preparation and emergency contingency plan for the school site
- Implements school’s emergency procedures as requested
- Attends and provides trainings regarding safety, security, physical restraints and behavior management procedures as requested
- Oversees peer counseling groups, social skills instruction, recreational activities, and other learning opportunities as requested
- Attends and participates in program/site team meeting
Minimum Job Requirements- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person