Behavior Support Specialist

Company Description

Moore Public Schools has been a cornerstone of education in the Moore and south Oklahoma City metropolitan area for over a century. The district serves a diverse student population of more than 22,700 across Pre-K through 12th grade, making it the fourth-largest in-person district in Oklahoma. With 35 schools spanning 159 square miles, Moore Public Schools prioritizes high student achievement, exceptional instruction, and active community involvement. These values have established the district as one of the most respected K-12 public education systems in the state.

Role Description

The Behavioral Support Specialist is a full-time, in-person position that provides direct technical support to classroom teachers at various school sites in the district and to students in the areas of classroom management and behavioral interventions and supports through ongoing consultation, observation, training, and collaboration with staff. This position meets with district, staff, families, students, and other stakeholders to establish behavior intervention plans, necessary supports for the classroom, transition plans, and/or Individualized Education Plans.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education or related field

Credentials: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA@) or candidate preferred, but not required

Training/Experience: Experience working with school-aged children with moderate-to-severe developmental or mental disabilities/disorders. Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, training and coaching educators, and creating Behavior Intervention Plans in a school setting. 

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Contact with others: An incumbent in this position has regular contact by telephone, email, or in-person with the public to determine factual information needed to perform job duties. The job requires interpreting and translating facts and information, explaining situations and issues to persons, and advising them of alternative courses of action. Maintains confidentiality of all information at all times.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively \Mithin and across teams to maximize student success
• Conduct functional behavior assessments, including records review, classroom observations, interviews with administrators, students, paraprofessionals, parents, and others.
• Create written reports documenting the results of the assessment and review with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and others.
• Conduct reinforcement preference assessments when necessary.
• Design data sheets and use data collection methods that are minimally intrusive on teacher time and effort to the greatest extent possible.
• Provide professional development opportunities for district staff and parents on behavior intervention plans and data collection methods.
• Monitor for accuracy of data collection and fidelity of behavior interventions and provide constructive feedback.
• Analyze data and make changes to behavior plans accordingly.
• Attend data meetings and trainings regularly.
• Pursue professional development activities that align with district goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies established by federal, state and local law, State Board of Education rule, and Moore Public Schools district Board policies in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for services for students.
• Comply with all district rules, regulations, and procedural requirements in the form of verbal or written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Oklahoma Educators.
• Promotes and assists with district-wide initiatives and programs for the best provision of services to MPS students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions: Incumbent in this position will be required to travel to and from school buildings within the district to perform job duties. The person in this position will attend weekly data meetings and trainings at the Administration Service Center (ASC). In certain instances, may be required to reach certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), or other non-violent crisis intervention programs to physically restrain students in cases of emergencies. Must be aware of and handle situations with due care for the safety and health of self, others, and students.

Terms of Employment: In compliance with Negotiated Contract and/or State Law. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.