Behavioral Specialist

Location: Great Hearts Forest Heights Lower School (K-5)

About the Role

The Behavior Specialist will work with special education teachers to develop and implement ABA-based behavior management strategies in classrooms and provide specific behavior intervention supports to students. They will assist campus staff in developing functional behavior assessments, behavior improvement plans, positive behavior supports, and behavior management plans.

Responsibilities

• Model positive behavioral intervention strategies for teachers to use in the classroom setting
• Assist teachers in analyzing behavior and developing correlating strategies for intervention
• Support teachers and special education staff in the implementation of behavior strategies
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Improvement Plans (BIPs) when requested by the ARD committee
• Provide professional development as requested
• Conduct student and teacher observations to assist in the development of behavior interventions, FBAs, and BIPs
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Demonstrate support for the district’s student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education programs
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university (preferred)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification (preferred)
• Two years of special education classroom teaching experience
• Ability to work well with others, leadership skills, and a desire to be part of a team
• Willingness to travel to campuses and further develop skills as necessary
• Ability to plan professional development

Skills

• Passionately committed to the mission with humility and curiosity
• Servant’s heart, promoting the development of those around you
• Team player, collaborating to accomplish the mission

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 50 pounds)
• Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Requires standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds

Benefits

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package.