Behavior Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provides services to students to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their overall academic performance
• Develops intervention strategies to enable the student to function within their school, home and community environments
• Implements behavioral strategies and program modifications in accordance with a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Works closely with staff to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial and health) that may affect the student’s performance and behavior
• Leads individual and/or group counseling sessions as required; provides guidance and positive reinforcement of appropriate behavior
• Uses knowledge of Trauma Informed Care practices to best meet the needs of students, staff and families
• Observes and collects data on student behavior, including culture and climate of the school
• Captures and maintains accurate records and submits reports timely
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to legal authorities as required by law
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, and professional growth opportunities as directed
• May assist with Special Education, 504 meetings and other student case conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education License appropriate for assignment
• Experience working in K-12 educational setting which includes the use of intervention planning and behavioral management techniques
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Trauma Informed Care knowledge preferred