What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist: Behavior - Early Childhood Education Department (2024-25) position at Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Behavior Specialist: (1) will provide direct services and consultation to general education students, staff and parents in order to provide positive ways for working successfully with students who have difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns with the general education setting; (2) will implement and/or oversee the implementation of procedures for the developing and implementing behavior assessments and positive intervention plans for general education students within Oakland Unified School District (OUSD); (3) will establish and maintain ongoing relationships with outside agencies serving District students and their families; and 4) will provide training, consultation and support to general education teachers, administrators and parents/guardians to increase the capacity of all caregivers to positively support student behavior.
Requirements / Qualifications
PREREQUISITES Master’s degree or equivalent in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, education or other related fields plus three (3) years experience working with students with disturbances of behavior in educational settings Experience and training in performance of functional analysis assessments, development of behavioral plans, and training and use of emergency behavioral interventions Experience in the development and implementation of effective/social skills lessons Experience and training in appropriate curriculum, instruction, classroom management and intervention techniques Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) Certified required for position in CSSS Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) or BCBA desirable but not required Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable
Comments and Other Information
KNOWLEDGE OF: State and federal mandates as they apply to behavior assessments, functional analysis assessments, and interventions in the schools including crisis management, emergency procedures, and prohibited interventions Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing work scope Interpersonal communication, consultation and group leadership skills necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators Strategies of successful research-based positive behavior management strategies Applied behavior sciences Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program Meet the physical requirements of the job Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students and staff Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation Computer software, hardware, and related technology
ABILITY TO: Read and write at a level sufficient for the performance of assigned duties including independently producing professionally written reports and documents Effectively lead/facilitate group processes Provide consultation and advice to teachers and other school personnel to improve the behavior of targeted students Maintain confidentiality Communicate assessment results both orally and in writing Use effective instructional strategies and techniques for at risk learners Plan, organize, implement and supervise campus-wide programs Visit various work sites and inspect work in progress Keep and compile records and reports Understand and carry-out oral and written directions Communicate effectively, tactfully and persuasively, both orally and in writing Cross-train department personnel Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, District employees and outside contractors Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment
Oakland Unified School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/4/2025
Contact
Jessica Cannon
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
45.17 - 60.49 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
10 months/7.5 days/205 days or duty hours and days as assigned
Employment Type
Full Time
