What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Behavior Support Specialist position at Public Schools of Petoskey?
POSITION: Elementary Behavior Support Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Endorsement in at least one area of special education
- Experience with Functional Behavioral Assessment preferred
SUPERVISOR: Director of Special Education
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works collaboratively with district staff and families to support preschool through 5th grade students who exhibit challenging behaviors.
- Supports educational teams with developing,implementing and assessing individual support plans using the FBA model.
- Works with individual students and small groups to reinforce behavioral goals.
- Helps to maintain timely and accurate records of behavior incidents and provides progress monitoring around individualized goals.
- Assists staff with the intent of gradually releasing responsibility for behavior support to the school team.
- Maintains confidentiality of students, building level teams and families.
- Provides staff training on issues such as; crisis intervention and implementation of behavior strategies for at risk students.
- Displays effective communication skills with students, parents and staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
School year as defined in the written agreement between the Petoskey Board of Education and the Petoskey Education Association.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy of the Board of Education and the Master Agreement between the Petoskey Board of Education and the Petoskey Education Association.
The District will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other legally protected class. The Board reaffirms its long-standing policy of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination.Any questions concerning discrimination should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Public Schools of Petoskey, 1130 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, or phone (231) 348-2100.
