Behavior Specialist

Summary/Objective

The Behavior Specialist consults with the Principal/Director to provide clinical expertise regarding students. They serve as a member of the Intervention Assistance Team (IAT), Evaluation Team Report (ETR) team, Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, and Building Leadership Team (BLT). The Behavior Specialist completes component assessments for the ETR, develops counseling goals for IEPs, provides direct counseling services to students, reports progress on IEP goals, provides crisis intervention, consults on behavior planning at all levels, and delivers professional development to staff related to behavior management.

Responsibilities

Participate in the enrollment process, providing clinical expertise for prospective students

Provide professional development to staff on:

Behavior management strategies

Completion of behavior rating scales for ETRs

Other relevant topics (e.g., trauma-informed practices)

Using a train-the-trainer model following professional development from the Special Education Leadership Team

Participate as a member of IAT, ETR, IEP, and BLT teams to identify and implement appropriate services, modifications, and accommodations for students with disabilities

Complete assessment components for the ETR, including:

Background Information (including Autism assessments)

Parent Information

Classroom Observations

Behavior Reports

Adaptive Behavior Reports

Transition/Vocational Reports

Develop counseling goals for IEPs, consult with staff on implementation, and monitor and track student progress

Deliver direct counseling services to students via individual or group sessions as indicated on IEPs

Complete and report IEP Progress Reports for counseling goals

Administer or coordinate assessments related to student preferences, interests, needs, and strengths for transition planning

Complete transition sections for the ETR and IEP

Collaborate with teachers and service providers to implement and document IEP Transition Activities and complete Transition Progress Reports

Provide Extended School Year (ESY) services for transition or behavior needs as warranted

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)

Provide crisis intervention services as needed and consult with building administration regarding student clinical concerns

Consult with Principal/Director regarding discipline issues related to students with disabilities

Attend all building administrative meetings as a member of the Building Leadership Team and assist with school-wide behavior interventions

Complete paperwork necessary for Medicaid billing on at least a monthly basis

Coordinate job shadowing opportunities, career days, and the College Credit Plus process for the building

Coordinate credit recovery and credit flexibility programs as needed

Complete or coordinate completion of At-Risk Checklists and Student Success/Graduation Plans

Address action items on the annual Special Education Profiles

Serve as a member of the school Administrative Team and complete assigned building duties (e.g., lunch, arrival/dismissal duties) as needed

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education

Supervisory Responsibilities

Individuals with a supervisory endorsement on their license may be asked to provide clinical supervision to dependently licensed individuals.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school environment and routinely uses standard office and classroom equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and drive. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position follows the School/Teacher calendar and may require work outside of standard operating hours.

Travel

Travel may be required for professional development, training, or meetings.

Minimum Employment Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and Ohio licensure in Social Work or Clinical Counseling

Working knowledge of mental and emotional disorders

Familiarity with the referral and determination of eligibility process under IDEA and the Ohio Revised Code

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience leading counseling groups

Experience working with child and adolescent populations

Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, and families

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student records and school matters

Successful completion of criminal background checks (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation)Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all employees

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. All other responsibilities as set forth by the Supervisor and CEO of Summit Academy Management.