POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the Instructional Specialist Behavioral Supports provides consultation and guidance regarding student behavior issues.?The incumbent of this position collects, organizes, and analyzes data that assists with completing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with disabilities.

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade 2 Position

Salary Range:$105,420-$159,459

CLOSING DATE: April 14, 2024

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Provides technical support and assistance in the collection of behavior data to complete FBAs and monitors and measures the effectiveness of BIPs;
• Assists teachers in the identification and development of individualized behavior interventions intended to change target behaviors using evidenced based strategies;
• Assists school-based staff in defining and measuring behavior, understanding principles of reinforcement, teaching new behavior, implementing strategies for weakening behavior, and identifying antecedents;
• Provides and models behavior interventions, strategies and techniques for school-based staff;
• Provides crisis intervention support to students as part of central office response teams;
• Conducts student and staff observations to ensure that data is being collected and tracked with fidelity;
• Conducts formal and information educator observations;
• Provides training in data collection to include gathering baseline data, progress data and post data to measure the effectiveness of behavior interventions and strategies;
• Provides training in the use of positive behavior supports, interventions and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, as well as evidenced-based strategies and techniques to school based and district staff;
• Develops meaningful data collection systems to measure progress of students with BIPs and assists with developing visual representations of data;
• Meets and collaborates with various administrative teams and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams regarding the behavioral needs of students receiving special education services as it relates to the IEP development process;?
• Collaborates with other service providers including School Psychologists, Social Workers, Professional School Counselors and external Mental Health Providers to ensure the consistency of the implementation of behavior intervention plans;
• Assists with conducting Functional Behavior Assessments;
• Assists with planning and coordinating cross-functional opportunities for professional learning;
• Serves as a liaison between the Department of Special Education and other key PGCPS departments and offices; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal and state regulations and policies governing students with disabilities;
• Thorough knowledge of applied behavior analysis, behavior strategies, analyzation of data techniques and data collection methods;
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise regarding the band of Tier 1, 2 & 3 interventions in a variety of settings, utilizing specific evidenced based principles and applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques;
• Experience with completing FBAs and developing BIPs for students with disabilities;
• Knowledge of technology tools used in the collection of behavior data;
• Demonstrated competence in developing and leading professional learning opportunities for teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers, principals, administrators and parents; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as effective human relations and interpersonal skills.

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in education, special education, social work, psychology, counseling or related services field required. A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience working with students with disabilities and the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Maryland Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement required. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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 job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.?Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.?While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.??

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.