Behavior Support

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements appropriate Specially Designed Instruction, accommodations, and supports assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students with disabilities to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies, implementing positive behavior supports and evidence-based interventions, and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
• Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provides oversight to paraprofessionals
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, data and full time equivalency (FTE) documentation.
• Attends workshops and trainings to continue to build in Exceptional Student Education knowledge and skills.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.

Requirements

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education preferred.
• Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.

Qualifications

Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Skills

Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standards of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Benefits

Transformation bonus and ESE bonus.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A