Exceptional Children Behavior and Autism Speciaist

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  Exceptional Children Behavior and Autism Specialist

LOCATION:  Exceptional Children Programs (School Locations TBA)

SALARY:  Teacher’s Salary Schedule

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  10 Months (with option to extend to 11 month)

REPORTS TO:  Director of Exceptional Children

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:   

• A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or higher) in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, special education, or related field is required.
• Experience in providing educational and/or behavioral services for students with disabilities including autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities and other behavior disorders.
• Minimum of five years experience providing services to students with disabilities.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina teaching license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly visit schools to provide coaching and modeling of effective behavior intervention strategies.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Assist with developing behavior intervention plans, and support implementation of established plans.
• Assist with development of progress monitoring tools and analysis of progress monitoring data.
• Design and deliver professional learning for teachers and administrators.
• Collaborate with school- and district-based colleagues.
• Attend IEP meetings, as determined appropriate.
• Effectively present complex information on behavior, behavioral assessment, and implementation of behavior plans to staff and families.
• Work with children and adolescents that have behavioral, learning and social challenges.
• Work with a variety of service providers and agencies.
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge, including adhering to strict confidentiality standards.
• Develop and compile a variety of records and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community members.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, administrators, community leaders, agency representatives, and others.
• CPI certification or willingness and ability to become certified.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.