What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exceptional Children Behavior Support Lead position at Edgewood?
Job Description of the Exceptional Children Behavior Support Lead
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Children
Supervises: None
Purpose: The Exceptional Children Behavior Support Lead is responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students. The Exceptional Children Behavior Support Lead will help resolve behavior problems that interfere with gaining the greatest benefit from the school’s educational opportunities.
Essential Job Functions:
- Monitor compliance of PRC 29 Grant; maintain and submit all records required by NCDPI
- Attend Regional Behavior Support Meetings
- Complete observations
- Complete a variety of assessments to assist school teams in decision making
- Provide data-based behavioral consultation to teachers and school teams
- Develop and write required reports
- Train staff in best practice methods (including deescalation and physical restraint)
- Assist schools with developing crisis teams and crisis response protocols
- Serve as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues by modeling and coaching
- Support policies, rules and regulations established by Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools
- Work cooperatively and communicate with the principal, school counselor, nurse, staff, students and parents towards a positive school climate
- Participate in or lead professional development for positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies
- Participate on district level teams/committees as requested
- Work successfully and positively with identified students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs
- Ensure that IEP Behavioral mandates are fulfilled
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to stand for an extended period of time
- Must be able to stoop, squat, bend, twist, stretch, turn, lift, and carry
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Must be courteous and pleasant with students, parents, faculty and staff
- Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships
- Must be able to motivate students
- Must maintain confidentiality
Training and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Human Services or a related field Preferred
- Experience working with students with behavioral disorders
- Classroom teaching experience preferred
Salary: Grade 69
Salary Range $26.77 - $36.40 per hour
Full-time 11 month employment
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position.
* In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.
Salary : $27 - $36