Behavior & Academic Specialist

OVERVIEW:

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for overseeing student behavior progress, incentives, and interventions, providing individual support to students, group support to the staff, and supporting families as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Design, plan, and implement behavior support plans in/outside the classroom in collaboration with classroom staff

· Using IEP and school reports, measure goals and behavior support plans, to analyze the behavioral interventions to determine their success

· Provide in-classroom support as needed to support and encourage students

· Assist caregivers in facilitating healthy routines and behavior interventions

· Maintain records of student’s special education reports, services provided, and behavioral data

· Assist with and participate in any programs part of the After School Program & Summer Day Camp, such as enrichments, lessons, Troops, yoga, dance, and sports programs

· Provide opportunities for children to succeed, develop, and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills

· Actively seek professional development and resources to further support youth and families

· Ensure Child Safety Policies are practiced consistently

· Report possible cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment to the proper authorities.

· Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or equivalent (required)

· Bachelor’s Required in human services, education, or related field (Masters preferred)

· Experience working with diverse backgrounds and ages, (TK – 12th preferred)

· Experience handling emotionally charged situations.

· Experience in training other people to apply behavior management techniques effectively.

· Experience in behavior analysis, and behavioral characteristics associated with specific behavior needs

· Knowledge of instructional methods and education curriculums

· Knowledge of trauma on students and how to lead in a trauma-informed manner

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Able to effectively respond and redirect children in a positive manner

· Able to effectively communicate with parents/families

· Comfortable with enforcing program rules and policies

EQUIPMENT USED:

· Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.