Niles Community Schools

Behavior Specialist - Ring Lardner Middle School

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal (or designee)

Salary: $49,200 Approximately 194 days; ($51,800 after probationary year)

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Equivalent Discipline and;
Minimum of two years of related experience

Performance Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

Provide counseling and therapeutic support to students at risk due to personal or social problems.
Maintain regular contact and collaborate with teaching staff regarding the needs of at-risk students.
Provide students with group instruction related to problem solving, conflict resolution, and other issues related to student success.
Develop and implement strategies to promote effective behavior management, including behaviors such as bullying, harassment, study skills, etc.
Maintain basic records regarding students served and interventions used.
Provide parents with information focusing on the dynamics of the parent/child relationship.
Provide direct services to students and parents outside the school environment as warranted.
~~Submit, monitor and maintain attendance records, including truancy referrals.~~

See attached job description for a full list of performance responsibilities

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent, compliance.officer@nilesschools.org or 269.683.6662; at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

Behavioral Specialist