Behavioral Specialist

Position Type:
Student Support/Instructional Specialists/Behavioral Specialist

Date Posted:
12/14/2023

Location:
Wayne Middle / High Academy
(High-Needs School)Behavior Specialist

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Principal, the Behavior Specialist is responsible for assisting school administration with providing student and teachers with a student behavior management program which includes behavioral and academic assessments and interventions to improve the quality of life for students. The Behavior Specialist's work involves behavior program development, interacting with teachers, parents and students, implementing a continuum of services that will focus on providing an opportunity for optimal development of the "whole" child and ensure the implementation of valued services by focusing on general behaviors and social expectations, as well as mental health/mental wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Provide staff with the implementation of individual student's behavioral plans and social goals;
• Coach Classroom Teachers and Instructional Assistants on the implementation of the behavior plans and general classroom management;
• Assist teachers to develop class-wide systems of reinforcement to promote a healthy class environment and effective planning, organization and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management identified students, as well as all students in the classroom;
• Maintain a system of communicating positives to the school community, students and staff to celebrate success in both meeting achievements and expectations and promoting a positive, and nurturing environment;
• Train students and teachers to be well- versed in the school's Code of Conduct;
• Serve as a filter for all office referrals, and make recommendations to the school on consequences based on the student's history and the school's Code of Conduct; Schedule, support and conduct re-entry meetings with students, their families and staff with students who have been suspended, and as appropriate develop intervention plans involving instruction of expected behaviors;
• Work closely with the school's the Multi-Tier Student Support process by attending meetings as necessary that culminates in the development of intervention plans involving instruction of expected behaviors for identified students;
• Meet with students whose behavior data warrants intervention, to prevent behavior from escalating to where an office referral is warranted, and maintain records/ data of behavior tracking and intervention programs;
• Work with the IEP teams and special education personnel on issues of student behavior;
• Maintain effective communication with the school's administration, staff, parents and members of the community on a scheduled basis regarding issues pertaining to the status of the student;
• Organize resources effectively to support student learning in the classroom and the school
• Assist and/or facilitate Manifestation Determination meetings and Functional Behavioral Assessments as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of the school system's curriculum, practices and trends;

• Experience with school-based accountability preferred, specifically, experience with school improvement planning process, student tracking and documentation, including strategies to define the problem(s) and offer specific solutions

• Ability to use technology effectively for record keeping and other administrative tasks, and communications including Internet research, MS Office and educational software to support the behavior program;
• Ability to make sound decisions within the parameters of authority;

• Be courteous, professional and tactful at all times;

• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in resolving problems;

• Ability to work productively with diverse populations, teachers, parents, board members, and community members, including demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining effective working relationships;

• Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, and community;

• Ability to motivate and create a shared vision within the school community;

• Serve as a role model who acknowledges through actions and behaviors the critical value of human relationships in achieving personal and professional goals and organizational purpose;

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; and

• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.

Education Requirements
Associate's Degre or 48 transferrable college hours
Prefer work experience in a similar area of Behavior Support, Counseling, Child Development. Exceptional Children

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