Deadline: June 1, 2024
District/Organization: Genesee Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Certificated Salary Schedule

Position Details

Employee Job Description

Job Title:
Behavior Support Specialist – Center Program

Job Summary:
The Behavior Support Specialist assists students whose behavior interferes with their ability to
obtain maximum benefit from their educational program. Acts as liaison between
parents/guardians, school, and public and private agencies responsible for student care and
services. Serves as an active member of the GISD’s Behavior Health Team as needed. Work
should align and support GISD’s Behavior Support Guidelines and, if applicable, align and
support 31N grant activities.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):
1. Provides services to students experiencing moderate to significant behavioral problems.
2. Develops a service plan for students identified for service through the 31n project plan.
3. Assists in the development of student behavior management plans and functional behavior
assessments.
4. Provides consultation to parents/guardians regarding family and community adjustment.
5. Serves as liaison between the school and outside social agencies when appropriate.
6. Makes home visits for family consultation and evaluation.
7. Provides assistance to teachers and principals regarding students.
8. Consults administrators, instructional and support staff on the planning and implementation of
behavior support, intervention/strategies/programs and implementation of a behavior
intervention plan or service plan.
9. Provides leadership and guidance with building prevention teams.
10. Consults school personnel regarding relationships with parents and care providers concerning
behavior support and related services.
11. Guides center program problem solving and implementation planning through a data based
decision making process designed to use capacity, fidelity, and student outcome data.
12. Collects data regarding behavioral intervention plans and services provided to students.
13. Maintains appropriate confidential records on each student.
14. Consults, counsels and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students and appropriate
community agencies regarding behavioral concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of
support.
15. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Experience:
None required; successful relative experience preferred.

Skills/Other:
Skilled in interviewing, individual and group treatment techniques. Ability to formulate eligibility
recommendations for emotional impairment. Demonstrated initiative and understanding in
working with students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff. Excellent verbal, written and
interpersonal communication skills. Ability to solve problems logically and effectively, to work
independently, to manage multiple tasks with results and demonstrate effective time
management skills. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as
required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district. Punctuality and
good attendance are requirements for the position. Ability to work a flexible workday and work
week, and work year. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Demonstrated
mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position. Discretion
with confidential information. Ability to maintain a calm, poised and professional image at all
times. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times. Ability to exercise good
judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines.

E-mail: gisdhr@geneseeisd.org