Special Education Behavior Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and conduct functional behavioral assessments and individual student behavior plans for students in conjunction with building student assistant teams.
• Assist in developing / coordinating student plans in order to increase the likelihood the student will function effectively in the school setting.
• Make contact with building administration and mainstream teachers to support buildings to monitor student behavior and engage in proactive solutions and problem solving.
• Attend student staffing to problem solve and discuss interventions related to the area of concerns for students in Tier 3.
• Provide consultation to buildings as requested for students struggling behaviorally through observation and providing recommendations.
• Make recommendations on collecting data on student progress. Train on data collection procedures for buildings when working with students, teachers, and building administration.
• Collaborate with Special Education Behavior Analysts.
• Work in collaboration with the Coordinator of Early Intervening Services.
• Have a strong understanding of PBIS and MTSS.
• Provide training in de-escalation techniques, FBAs, Social Skills and evidenced based interventions for social emotional learning.
• Provide ongoing consultation, training and modeling to all staff to increase their knowledge and skills in working with students with challenging behaviors.
• Provide support to middle school and high school buildings.
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments with required team members in buildings.
• Follow necessary procedures.
• Facilitate inclusive opportunities when appropriate.
• Be an advocate for students and assist in carrying out department and school district unified district vision.
• Collaborate with other district specialists.
• Help develop and implement current best practices for PBIS district wide.
• Maintaining data privacy is utmost important in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the principles of behavioral learning, evaluation techniques, and management techniques are critical in this position.
• In depth knowledge and experience with functional behavioral analysis and positive behavior intervention are preferred.
• The ability / skill to interact cooperatively with a wide range of staff.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• The ability to coach / mentor and work alongside of building and district administration, teachers, and educational assistants.
• This position requires a Master’s degree in behavioral analysis and / or a school and board certification.
• Experience in working with students with significant disabilities and behavioral needs.
• Report to the Director of Student Services.
30+ days ago