What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Hernando County School District?
Certification Required
Other
Additional Job Information
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Exceptional Student
Education or related field
Minimum of three (3) years experience in the same or similar position
Performance Responsibilities:
Assist in the design of programs for students that are consistent with the educational philosophy of the Hernando County School Board
Participate in the assessment and functional analysis of behavioral problems of students
Assist in the design of individual behavior management programs using least restrictive procedures
Provide technical assistance to school site staff regarding the implementation of individual behavior management programs using least restrictive procedures
Participate in the development of individual educational programs for students
Participate in the evaluation of student progress
Provide training to teachers and paraprofessionals on specific individual programs and provide ongoing assistance
Assist teachers with the development of crisis intervention plans
Assist other professionals with student crisis intervention
Plan and confer with classroom teachers, as requested, concerning any behavioral problems affecting students
Develop and conduct professional development inservice activities to provide teachers and paraprofessionals with additional information on: basics of behavior analysis; data collection;
antecedent control of behaviors; effective use of consequences; aggression control (or
prevention); other areas as needed
Participate in the referral of students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies
Assist with the development and maintenance of program evaluation procedures
Assist with case management and problem solving with other agency personnel and other appropriate professionals on a regular basis
Provide parent training on behavioral programs and assistance in crisis intervention, when appropriate
Assist in the development and implementation of reporting systems to parents
Complete reports for appropriate local and state educational
Continue professional growth through educational meetings, workshops, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature and exchange of ideas among staff
Sustain focus and attention to detail
Behavior Specialist
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Education, principal and/or designee
Bachelor's degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Exceptional Student
Education or related field
Minimum of three (3) years experience in the same or similar position
Performance Responsibilities:
Assist in the design of programs for students that are consistent with the educational philosophy of the Hernando County School Board
Participate in the assessment and functional analysis of behavioral problems of students
Assist in the design of individual behavior management programs using least restrictive procedures
Provide technical assistance to school site staff regarding the implementation of individual behavior management programs using least restrictive procedures
Participate in the development of individual educational programs for students
Participate in the evaluation of student progress
Provide training to teachers and paraprofessionals on specific individual programs and provide ongoing assistance
Assist teachers with the development of crisis intervention plans
Assist other professionals with student crisis intervention
Plan and confer with classroom teachers, as requested, concerning any behavioral problems affecting students
Develop and conduct professional development inservice activities to provide teachers and paraprofessionals with additional information on: basics of behavior analysis; data collection;
antecedent control of behaviors; effective use of consequences; aggression control (or
prevention); other areas as needed
Participate in the referral of students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies
Assist with the development and maintenance of program evaluation procedures
Assist with case management and problem solving with other agency personnel and other appropriate professionals on a regular basis
Provide parent training on behavioral programs and assistance in crisis intervention, when appropriate
Assist in the development and implementation of reporting systems to parents
Complete reports for appropriate local and state educational
Continue professional growth through educational meetings, workshops, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature and exchange of ideas among staff
Sustain focus and attention to detail
Behavior Specialist
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Education, principal and/or designee
Salary
Salary based upon approved salary schedule - Instructional
https://www.hernandoschools.org/departments/hr/salary-schedules
https://www.hernandoschools.org/departments/hr/salary-schedules
Duty Days/Hours
197/7.75
Fill ASAP?
No
