What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist, MECIC position at The University of Southern Mississippi?

The Behavior Specialist develops high-quality,evidence-based professional development materials and serves as a trainer andcoach for Division of Early Childhood and Development and Department ofEducation Collaborative programs as such, he or she will lead all face-to-faceand virtual training and provide coaching to participating programs on projectinitiatives related to behavior and social-emotional development. This position will serve the Central and North Mississippi area. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Director, Associate Director, and other Specialists to select professional development participants and providers in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiatives using clearly defined expectations.
Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiative through evidence-based training strategies.
Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiative through evidence-based coaching strategies.
Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the behavior and social-emotional developmental initiative to increase the use of implementation, intervention, and outcome data to support decision-making.
Develops high-quality, evidence-based materials designed to increase the knowledge of educators regarding evidence-based behavior and social-emotional development strategies aligned with Professional Growth System standards through training as evidenced by end of training assessments and annual surveys.
Assists with project management, reporting, and dissemination.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an accreditedcollege or university in education, behavioral sciences, or related field andtwo years’ experience providing intervention or behavioral services to children and youth in earlyintervention and PK-12 settings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced knowledge in evidence-based practices related to the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students with disabilities, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Social-Emotional Learning, and high-leverage practices.

Skill in developing high quality training materials to be delivered to a variety of stakeholders related to the behavioral and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities.

Skill in developing training materials for use in face-to-face and online training platforms.

Ability to coordinate activities across administrative and teaching personnel as well as other stakeholders and negotiate a shared vision and scope of work.

Ability to organize and motivate site-level teams to implement systems change activities related to behavioral interventions for students with disabilities.

Skill in completing tasks and developing materials accurately, on time, and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze and prepare plans, documents, reports, and correspondence accurately and using Standard professional English.

Adept in, or the ability to learn, a variety of technologies and software including (but not limited to) Microsoft Tools (Office, Teams, etc.), Google Apps, Canvas, social media, and networking (including Facebook, and Constant Contact), email, and Webinar platforms.

Must maintain currency on relevant research, professional certifications, and continuing education in academic success and social-emotional developmental for PK12 students.

Exhibit individual initiative and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a team.

Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for professional development participants.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to be supportive and motivational while working with a diverse population.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion, including operating within FERPA guidelines.

Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends, and engage in overnight travel as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications Minimumqualifications met with reliability certification in current research tools : ICP, TPOT, and TPITOS.

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