What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIOR COUNSELOR position at Hinds County School District?
Reports to: Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 202 days PAY: HCSD Pay Scale for Counselors - Commensurate with Experience
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled QUALFICATIONS:
during the development of the Behavioral Intervention Plan.
JOB SUMMARY: To collaborate with educational staff in a team approach to plan, implement, supervise, and monitor effective positive behavioral intervention plans, and behavioral intervention programs designed to meet the needs of students with behavioral challenges. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled QUALFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Counseling
- Minimum of three years experience as a school counselor
- Valid state certificate endorsed in Guidance (Mississippi Certification Code 436)
- Demonstrate understanding of federal and state special laws
- Demonstrate understanding of inclusive education and differentiated instruction
- Demonstrate understanding of behavior management techniques and methods
- Demonstrate understanding of overall MTSS process as it relates to students’ behavioral
during the development of the Behavioral Intervention Plan.
JOB SUMMARY: To collaborate with educational staff in a team approach to plan, implement, supervise, and monitor effective positive behavioral intervention plans, and behavioral intervention programs designed to meet the needs of students with behavioral challenges. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work side-by-side with teachers to assess students’ needs and to improve students’ behaviors.
- Provide functional behavioral assessments
- Develop and facilitate the implementation of functional behavioral plans
- Facilitate the development of behavior modification plans
- Provide school behavior intervention support models
- Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data.
- Remains readily available to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity
- Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents
- Document program results, maintain accurate records and other required data, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner
- Maintain strict student and parent confidentiality
- Serve as a resource to provide formal and informal training, guidance, and assistance to students, educators, and parents
- Keep current with issues, laws, and regulations regarding positive behavior interventions, special education, educational trends, and other issues related to children with exceptional needs
- Perform other related duties as requested or assigned
- Assist in the fostering and promotion of a positive school/office climate
- Maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students, and administration