Behavior Specialist - 1.0 FTE at Horace Mann Elementary

About the role

We want YOU here! Join the team at Horace Mann Elementary, where we foster a community built on respect, individuality, and a shared commitment to learning. At Horace Mann, students are encouraged to try their best, treat others with kindness, and contribute to a positive school environment. Be a part of a team that values personal growth and works together to make our school a great place to learn and thrive. Learn more about Horace Mann Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/hmes

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with district staff and families to create supportive, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for all students, particularly students who exhibit challenging behaviors
• Facilitates and conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for the purpose of developing individual support plans for student
• Identifies strengths of children and positive reinforcement and motivation techniques for individuals through the FBA, classroom observations, and problem solving/team meetings
• Works with individual students in 1:1 and small group settings to reinforce behavioral goals/objectives outlined by the problem-solving team
• Assesses individual student needs, providing input with the team in creating and implementing the intervention plan related to behavioral and emotional needs
• Assesses impending agitation and escalation of behavioral change and participates in the behavioral management of these students; is alert to potential problems
• Maintains timely and accurate records of behavior incidents and supports the student team with ongoing progress monitoring in accordance with the individual behavior plan
• Models and supervises implementation of behavior interventions and behavior support plans in collaboration with the Behavior Facilitator and educational team
• Interacts with team members and participates in problem solving meetings to provide a positive and challenging environment for students to achieve their individual goals and objectives
• Establishes a positive rapport with students, co-workers and parents which conveys enthusiasm and caring
• Works cooperatively with team members to outline a behavior plan and evaluate the plan's appropriateness and need for modifications
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral strategies
• Shares responsibility and offers assistance to co-workers with the intent of gradually releasing responsibility for behavior support and intervention to the school-based team
• Communicates clearly with students, co-workers, and parents
• Collaborates regularly with other staff and engages in data-based decision making as well as ongoing review of documentation and progress monitoring to support the management of challenging behaviors
• Maintains the confidentiality of students, building level teams, and families
• Maintains record of physical management of students
• Consistently models the ethical implementation of evidence-based, positive behavior supports for all students
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• May be reassigned to building level position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, or related field required
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• Experience in a behavioral treatment facility may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Physical requirements: constant eye-mind and eye hand coordination, hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking, writing, bending, and stooping; frequent keyboarding and repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers
• Knowledge of strategies to manage behavior
• May be required to physically manage students, exerting up to 50 pounds of force
• Experience with behavior management
• Computer competency in word processing, databases and spreadsheets

Benefits

• Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
• Current district employees must complete an application
• Post-offer criminal background check required
• Relay services for deaf or hard of hearing: