Behavior Management Specialist - Level III (K-4)

Position Summary

The building Behavioral Management Specialist will provide 1:1 or small group support to students with significant cognitive and/or behavioral needs. This position will require specialized behavioral support and skills that will meet the unique needs of students. This position can be physically demanding and requires critical thinking and quick response skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b, Paid Sick/ESST & Paid Personal Leave

Essential Functions

• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students
• Work 1:1 with students requiring significant behavioral support
• Ensure student's safety, and the safety of others at all times
• Provide homebound service/support when appropriate and necessary for students
• Consult with parents/guardians, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills for students
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to student and staff needs as they arise in a building; when 1:1 student is absent staff will be assigned to support other teachers and students
• Participate in student meetings where staff problem-solve and develop plans to help support students with behavioral concerns
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent/guardian meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain current Handle with Care certification
• Maintain current certification in First aid, CPR, and medication administration

Minimum Qualifications

• A Two-year Associates Degree, 60 college credits and/or successful completion of Para Pro assessment
• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral needs, autism and cognitive impairments
• Experience or willingness to learn how to implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Handle with Care certification

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support students requiring behavior intervention techniques and programs
• Ability to problem-solve and de-escalate students during times of deregulation/stress
• Knowledge of functional behavioral assessments, and behavioral intervention techniques
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs
• Ability to remain calm and patient in volatile situations and react and respond quickly in a variety of situations
• Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher
• Ability to adapt equipment and materials as needed
• Strong organizational skills
• Sensitivity in working with individuals with various physical, psychological, cognitive and sensory abilities
• Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public

Application Process

APPLY ONLINE: www.isd181.org (Please include copies of your transcripts and handle with care certificate with your application materials)