Job Title: Behavior Specialist/PASS
Reports to: School Administrator
Primary Purpose:
Work with students to implement BIP/IEP. Provide intervention, consultation, and training to general education and special education staff in meeting the educational needs of students with emotional and/or behavioral issues and social skills deficits.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Special Education Certification Preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with school staff and parents
Experience in working with students with emotional/behavioral problems
Knowledge of state and federal special education laws
Excellent written and communication skills
Experience: Three years experience working with students with emotional and/or behavioral issues
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist teachers in the development and implementation of behavioral strategies and the collection of data in the evaluation of student progress.
2. Collaborate with campus staff and other behavior staff to provide on-going training for special education and general education staff in effective behavior management strategies and positive behavior supports.
4. Model effective social skills and behavioral strategies or conduct demonstration lessons for specific students as specified in individual IEP’s and/or intervention plans.
5. Promote the inclusion of students with behavior problems through providing assistance with district curriculum and supplemental instructional materials for special education in the general education setting.
6. Assist teachers in programming for students with emotional disturbance and moderate to severe behavioral problems.
7. Assist in developing documents designed to maintain and document student progress.
8. Attend staffing and ARDs when appropriate to assist with the development and/or evaluation of individual educational plans.
10. Assist teachers in the development and implementation of individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
11. Coordinate with evaluation staff in planning and programming for students.
12. Mentor new teachers responsible for educating students with emotional disturbance and moderate to severe behavioral problems in the understanding of teaching strategies and behavior programs/interventions.
13. Plan campus Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention training.
14. Provide individual or group training to parents on effective behavior management strategies and data collection as specified in individual IEPs.
Supervisory
Responsibilities: None.
Equipment Used: Computer, printer, copier, overhead projector, DVD/VCR, and other emerging technologies which are particularly unique to the assignment. Instructional and productivity software, as required by the assignment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to see, hear, talk, stand, sit, walk, stoop, push and pull. Maintain emotional control under stress. Varied stressful interpersonal situations and crisis management. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44 pounds. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions.