TITLE: BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Educator License Preferred

CPI Certification Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Special Education, or related field

Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, teachers, parents, and administrators

3+ years of experience with children and behavior management

Evidence of strong communication and collaborative skills

Experience and training with research-based behavioral interventions

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

JOB GOAL: To support positive change in student behavior through the direct support and guidance of students, staff, and families.

Performance Responsibilities:

● Provide support to behaviorally challenged students through small group or one-to-one intervention;

● Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students and modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills;

● Provide assistance with de-escalating student behaviors with reintegration back into the classroom or an alternate environment;

● Respond to discipline incidents and crisis situations as needed;

● Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions;

● Collaborate with the principal to conduct re-entry meetings on students who have been suspended, and as appropriate develop intervention plans involving instruction of expected behaviors;

● Demonstrate and model PBIS “best practices” with identified classrooms;

● Actively participate in Problem Solving Team (PST), Tier 2/3 intervention planning, or other meetings such as 504 or IEP;

● Train staff and families on current trends, trauma informed practices, and evidence-based practices as they relate to positive and effective behavior support and interventions;

● Provide guidance and coaching to school staff on behavioral support, including but not limited to classroom management, function of behavior, and interventions;

● Review behavior reports and documentation for accuracy, and identify key trends to recommend changes in practice, support, or interventions;

● Effectively communicate with all stakeholders and document appropriately;

● Other related duties as assigned.

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