What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Intervention/Behavior Support Specialist-CCP position at Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative?
Developmental Intervention/Behavior Support Specialist: Supporting our CCP sites.
Job Summary: The Developmental and Behavior Consultant is responsible for supporting children with disabilities and behavioral challenges by coordinating diagnostic services, referrals, and related interventions. This role involves providing technical assistance, job-embedded professional development, and consultation to staff to ensure effective implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The consultant ensures compliance with Head Start, IDEA, and NCLB requirements while collaborating with school districts, mental health agencies, and families to provide comprehensive support. Responsibilities also include conducting behavioral assessments, developing intervention plans, modeling behavior management strategies, overseeing compliance with mental health and special education regulations, and tracking student progress. The consultant works closely with caregivers, classroom staff, and external agencies to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environments that support student success.
Qualifications:
- Teaching certification in Special Education required.
- 35 years of teaching experience in special education, behavior intervention or related work.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, or a related field is required.
- Experience in crisis management, deescalation, and intervention strategies.
- Familiarity with Head Start, IDEA Part C, NCLB, and Kentucky Childcare Licensing regulations.
- Willingness to travel, including home visits, trainings, and meetings.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, and reliable transportation required.
Benefits: State health insurance, state pension retirement plan: KTRS, tuition assistance, paid sick and annual leave and paid parental leave.
About Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) is a consortium of 14 school districts serving over 150,000 students in north central Kentucky. The mission of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative is to provide professional learning, advocacy, and services that support, lead and inspire. Established in 1976, the cooperative provides a vehicle for conducting regional planning, development, and implementation of educational programs on a continuing basis. OVEC offers programs that serve member school districts, their student populations and families.Salary : $54,654 - $70,037