Behavioral Support Specialist

4 days ago


Olathe, Kansas, United States Olathe Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

The Olathe Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Behavioral Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our educational team, the successful candidate will provide critical support to students with emotional disturbances, assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of these students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Model effective instructional strategies in one-on-one and small group settings with students with emotional disturbances.
  • Implement intense behavioral and social programming with students, working closely with the IEP team to develop and implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Deliver consistent positive behavioral supports throughout all programming, intervening with team-identified strategies when undesirable behavior occurs.
  • Assist certified staff in developing individual student materials and participating in team meetings as needed.
  • Train other staff and paraeducators in behavioral support strategies and assist students in generalizing skills to small groups and other instructional settings.
  • Maintain student confidentiality at all times and assist with ongoing data collection regarding student behavior and social skill development.
Requirements
  • Two or more years of training and/or experience in the implementation of effective behavior management principles for students with emotional disturbances, including PBIS, de-escalation strategies, and trauma-informed practices.
  • Minimum of 2 years of college credit in education or a related field.
  • Background Clearance, TB Test, and POET Physical Abilities Screening required.
Physical Requirements

The Behavioral Support Specialist will frequently require the following physical demands: walking, sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity.

Important Employment Statements

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its programs, activities, or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.



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