Behavior Specialist

1 day ago

Oakland, California, United States Oakland Unified School District Full time
Job Title: Behavior Specialist

Join the Oakland Unified School District team as a Behavior Specialist, playing a vital role in supporting students with behavioral challenges. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to develop and implement positive behavior support plans.

Job Summary:

The Behavior Specialist will provide direct services and consultation to general education students, staff, and parents to promote positive behavior patterns. This includes implementing and overseeing procedures for behavior assessments and intervention plans, establishing relationships with outside agencies, and providing training and support to teachers and parents.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide behavioral therapy, assessments, and interventions to students, staff, and parents.
  • Process referrals and respond to referrals of general education students for behavior intervention services.
  • Conduct Functional Analysis Assessments (FAA) for general education students and collaborate with school-site staff in developing positive behavior support plans.
  • Assist parents and staff in resolving concerns expressed at parent, teacher, and administrative conferences.
  • Maintain communications with administration and instructional staff to identify needs for parent communications.
  • Lead the development and monitoring of positive behavior support plans for general education students and facilitate consistent implementation by general education staff.
  • Meet with instructional and support staff as needed to facilitate delivery of behavioral services for students with disabilities.
  • Develop and/or conduct behavior training to general education staff and parents in areas of expertise, including nonviolent crises intervention and behavior case management.
  • Manage and assess the need for additional adult support.
  • Collaborate with Community Schools and Students Services (CSSS) staff in developing and implementing effective school-wide programs for general education students with behavioral disturbances.
  • Ensure student achievement is continuous and appropriate for programs and age group, using indicators such as placement, case history, and follow-up reports.
  • Consult with and train general education school staff and parents/guardians on matters related to positive behavior support.
  • Participate in developing ongoing relationships with outside agencies serving general education students and their families, referring parents to community services as needed.
  • Develop and/or monitor District procedures to ensure compliance with governmental regulations, codes, restrictions, and reporting requirements concerning behavioral interventions and emergencies.
  • Prepare a variety of professionally written documents and reports in a timely manner.
  • Assist in coordinating general education staff professional development activities.
  • Participate in in-service and training to stay current with trends and best practices in assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
  • Attend department meetings.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree or equivalent in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, education, or related fields, plus three (3) years of experience working with students with behavioral challenges in educational settings.
  • Experience and training in performance of functional analysis assessments, development of behavioral plans, and training and use of emergency behavioral interventions.
  • Experience in developing and implementing effective social skills lessons.
  • Experience and training in appropriate curriculum, instruction, classroom management, and intervention techniques.
  • Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) Certified required for position in CSSS.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or BCBA desirable but not required.
  • Valid California Driver's License, if applicable.
Working Conditions:

This position requires working in office and diverse school site environments, driving a vehicle to conduct work, and maintaining fast-paced work with constant interruptions. The physical requirements include consistent mental alertness, sitting or standing for extended periods, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, and dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties.

The Oakland Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

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