Behavior Intervention Specialist - General Posting For Possible Vacancy

Certified

• Position

• Special Education

Grades PK-12

Job Number 2300283438

Start Date

Open Date 02/13/2024

Closing Date 05/31/2024

Behavior Intervention Specialist will assist school personnel in assessing and implementing an effective program to address behaviors of students. The behavior specialist will work with students directly to assess behaviors, and determine the behavior needs of students to address in their IEP or 504 plan. The Behavior Specialist will provide behavioral support services to train personnel in behavior intervention strategies and will assist in writing Behavior Intervention Plans. The behavior specialist will assist with training Alabaster staff in Managing Crisis Safely strategies and techniques as well as participation in evaluation and IEP meetings for students in the district with significant behaviors.

GENERAL POSTING FOR POSSIBLE VACANCY

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Behavior Intervention Specialist (BCBA)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Exceptional Education Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To assist school personnel in assessing and implementing an effective program to address behaviors of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate with endorsement in special education.

• Completed certification in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

• Minimum of 3 years experience working with students with autism, communication disorders, developmental delays, and/or behavioral concerns.

• Experience in writing and implementing effective behavior plans.

• Trained in prevention and management of aggressive behavior.

• Team leadership experience.

• Knowledge of effective strategies for academic, communication, and behavior intervention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates as a team member in the identification of and assessment of students' social, behavioral, emotional, and academic problems.

• Works in collaboration with the Exceptional Education Supervisor, psychometrist, and other district administrators in identifying and prioritizing district behavioral needs, interventions, etc.

• Works in coordination with teachers, administrators, consultants, and other appropriate professionals in conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and in developing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

• Provides staff training and support in behavior management strategies.

• Assists in the design, implementation, and follow-up of behavioral management programs for students to remediate behavioral and social problems.

• Models and coaches staff in behavior management strategies.

• Demonstrates and teaches effective communication skills.

• Performs and models de-escalation techniques when an individual is exhibiting escalated and/or aggressive behavior toward himself/herself or toward staff.

• Provides social skills training to students in such areas as anger management, social skills enhancement, conflict resolution, and appropriate peer interactions.

• Analyzes behavioral data and collaboratively writes Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) to address behaviors that need to be increased or decreased.

• Trains teachers in the documenting and analyzing behavioral data.

• Plans and confers with the classroom teacher concerning any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting students.

• Assists with evaluation of students in the areas of autism, communication, social skills, sensory issues, etc.

• Consults with school and district personnel, and parents.

• Maintains frequent and substantive communication with staff.

• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education records, reports, and services.

• Cooperates with all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the school.

• Complete certification in Managing Crisis Safely strategies and techniques and help train ACS staff yearly.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Exceptional Education Supervisor.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies on evaluation of personnel.

SALARY: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule. 10 Month Position.

Duty Days 207

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