What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST - ESC position at Olentangy Local School District?
There will be a Behavior Specialist position(s) available within Olentangy Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualified candidates will be employed through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) and must hold or be eligible for a valid Behavior Analyst Certificate as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for the State of Ohio.
The Behavior Specialist helps students learn subject matters and skills that will facilitate maximum learning experiences and contribute to their development as mature, capable and responsible adults; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Contributes to the development of healthy, safe, and caring environment by understanding the emotional and social development of children. Implements behavioral intervention strategies within our building programs, assists in the collection of classroom and building data, monitors, documents, and compiles progress data. Conducts and supports Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), collaborates / creates Behavior Intervention Plans, strategies, and tools to support positive behavioral change / maintenance; and conducts and participates in ongoing training and staff development activities.
Eligible candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking. In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application.
Positions are posted daily; check our Job Board regularly and apply for each specific position of interest.
Contact Marisa Knopp at marisa_knopp@olsd.us and Sheree Wright at sheree_wright@olsd.us for more information regarding this position.
Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. Success for Olentangy Schools is integrally linked to how well we value, engage and affirm the rich diversity of our school and community. As such, we actively recruit top talent from diverse backgrounds. This creates an environment of inclusive excellence and global awareness that benefits our students and staff.
Additionally, Olentangy Schools is always seeking qualified individuals to serve as a substitute for our district with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO). For more information on becoming a certified substitute, visit the ESCCO's website at www.escco.org.
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