General Definition of Work 

Performs difficult professional work acting as a resource to staff needing behavior assessments, interventions, training, placement, or outside resource referrals, providing assessments and crisis intervention services, leading and attending various behavior and teaching team meetings, keeping related records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Continuous collaboration with other Behavior Support staff.

Qualification Requirements 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Salary 

State Salary Schedule 

Reports to 

Student Services Coordinator  

Essential Functions 

• Attends Regional Meetings for Behavior Support.
• Serves as a member of the MTSS District Team for SEL/Behavior.
• Work with school MTSS, 504 & IEP teams to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments, and develop Behavior Support plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Provide direct support to students by assisting in developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior management plans/strategies and ensuring that they are implemented with fidelity.
• Facilitate student groups targeted at developing appropriate social, coping, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Respond to students in crisis and implement proactive strategies to prevent crisis situations.
• Support classroom teachers through consultation and coaching to encourage intervention with fidelity in the classroom setting for maximum student success.
• Consult with appropriate faculty, parents, and community agencies to facilitate the development and communication of strong intervention plans that bridge home, school, and community agencies.
• Supports Behavior Support Technicians with intervention implementation and data collection
• Develop behavior data collection methods, analyze data, and make recommendations based on data.
• Conducts staff training around behavior supports and MTSS. 
• Participate in Threat Assessments and Suicide Assessments.
• Performs related work as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of behavior evaluation and assessment, crisis intervention, and training. 
• Thorough knowledge of community agencies available to serve and assist students. 
• Ability to conduct interviews and assessment sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively. 
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to maintain detailed records. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and related hardware and software. 
• Ability to learn specialized equipment and software based on district needs. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and administration. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or behavioral-related degree required.

• Preferred qualifications include:  

-NC licensure in special education, school social work, and/or LCSW;  

-Experience as a behavioral specialist;  

-Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)  training certification

Physical Requirements 

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. 
• Work regularly requires: speaking or hearing; frequently requires standing, walking, sitting; using hands to handle or feel; repetitive motions; and, occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and lifting. 
• Work has standard vision requirements. 
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. 
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, and observing general surroundings and activities. 
• Work has no exposure to environmental conditions. 
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). 

Special Requirements 

• If the candidate does not currently hold Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training certification, certification must occur within six (6) months. 

Disclaimer  

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.