Behavior Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes functional behavior assessments for student demonstrating challenging behaviors.
• Develops and implements individualized program for student’s IEP goals on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Creates and trains staff in the implementation of behavior intervention plans for children with challenging behaviors.
• Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for students receiving individualized Applied Behavior Analysis services.
• Provides individual, group, integrated, and consultative intervention sessions for students who are eligible for Applied Behavior Analysis services.
• Provides parent training for eligible families.
• Maintains close liaison with the child study team and other related service providers.
• Keeps those records necessary for each student and completes all required local, state and federal reports.
• Maintains data for behavior change procedures and makes data based treatment decisions.
• Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of all students in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
• Acts as educational consultant to classroom teachers, school counselors and administrators as required.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:           

• Board Certified Behavior Analysis Certification.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to assess, treat, and monitor challenging behaviors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proof of recent TB screening.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Work Hours:  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

Health Benefits:  Single Only