CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
|
Title:
|
Behavior Specialist
|
Reports To:
|
Director of Special Education or Designee
|
|
Salary:
|
Administrator Salary Schedule
|
Classification:
|
Administrative Management
|
|
FLSA:
|
Exempt (salaried)
|
Work Year:
|
12 Months - 202 work days
|
|
Board
Ratified:
|
1/12/17
|
|
|
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education or designee, collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to ensure the utilization of appropriate behavior intervention strategies for Special Education students in special day classes and inclusive settings.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Complete behavioral assessments for students displaying behaviors that are dangerous to selves, others, or property.
• Write, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS)
• Collaborate with families to carry over behavior strategies for successful behavior management.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff and parents to complete analysis, SIP's, and adjust plans to be effective for individual students.
• Consult with psychologists and school site teams to modify and implement Behavior Support Plans (plans for non
aggressive students) as requested to ensure success.
• Collaborate with site/program staff to develop systems for managing crisis in the classroom.
• Provide in-service/training in the areas of behavior analysis, basic behavior management, positive behavior intervention techniques, and SELPA approved behavior response procedures to school staff
• Serve as an effective member of IEP teams.
• Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and application of:
• Regulations as they relate to Moderate/Severe students.
• Knowledge of a SELPA approved, or other nationally recognized behavior response programs appropriate for use in school facilities.
• Behavioral analysis and positive behavioral intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming.
• Special Education mandates related to behavior assessment and intervention.
• Special Education IEP process.
Ability to:
• Communicate ideas clearly in oral and written form.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents, support staff, and administrators.
• Work collaborative with large and small teams to effect change.
• Develop and implement effective behavioral intervention plans.
• Plan and implement quality in-service programs.
• Work effectively with a wide range of staff at various school sites within a complex organization.
CREDENTIALS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Credentials/Certification: Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst preferred
Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's degree (or enrollment in a Master's program) from an accredited college/university in Behavior Science, Behavior Analysis, Psychology or Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Experience: 2 years of experience completing Function Analysis Assessments (FAA) leading to the design and implementation of behavioral intervention systems with elementary and secondary students in a school setting is desirable.
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.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; physical mobility and strength to demonstrate and assist with behaviorally-challenged students in accordance with approved behavioral response mandates; hearing and speaking (communication skills) to exchange information and make presentations; vision needed to observe student interactions and read a variety of printed and computer documents; driving a vehicle to conduct work
The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds individually or with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
