FCCPS BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and direction at the school level to design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a comprehensive behavior support program.
• Works directly with identified students who require supplemental behavior intervention and support to adopt behaviors that promote school success.
• Serves as a resource for school teams, offering technical expertise and support to improve student social-emotional and academic outcomes.
• Conducts thorough Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors.
• Designs comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to address challenging behaviors.
• Collaborates closely with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure consistent and high-fidelity implementation of behavior strategies across all educational settings.

Requirements

• Possess a degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Experience in planning and providing professional development activities to adult learners.
• Completion of applied behavior analysis coursework and certification preferred.
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with others through telephone and in-person contact, including the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
• Physical capability to use and operate office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, fax machines, and projection/video devices.
• Ability to engage in significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions.

Pay

Salary Lane: Teacher Salary Scale (FCCPS Salary Scales).

Benefits

Eligible for benefits.