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

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Supports the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engages in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintains the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Makes timely decisions.
• 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.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plans for additional resources.
• Integrates changes smoothly.
• Works in an organized manner.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity for all in personnel policies and practices.
• No discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
• Preference given to veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Pay

Salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations

Schedule

Not specified.