Position Title: Behavior Specialist
Department: Student Services
Reports To: Director, Student Services
Date: April 2023
SUMMARY: Provides behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for special education students enrolled in educational programs; provide support and professional learning to school site staff, para-educators, and parents/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conducts assessments and develops plans that conform to IDEA and Montana regulations. Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational services. Leads students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and maturation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Functions:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, 3 years of experience working with students with developmental/behavioral needs; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District. Prior successful experience in Functional Behavior Assessments and other assessments, individual program development, collecting and interpreting data, training staff to implement programming, data collections and interpretation is desired.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Montana Teaching Certificate. Endorsement in Elementary Education or Special Education is preferred. Possess or have in progress a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA) is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on District and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. Knowledgeable of best practices and laws governing behavioral supports for students with disabilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required stand, walk, sit, and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by position include peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well being of students.
The information contained in this position description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.