Behavior Support Specialist

"Natchez Adams School District

Job Description
Job Title: Behavior Support Specialist
Assignment: Elementary
Reports to: Special Education Director
Evaluated by: Special Education Director
Pay: $15 - $17 an hour
Work Status: 187 Days (See 2024-2025 School Calendar)
Home Base: Braden

JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent performs a variety of behavioral support duties to assist the building administrators,
teachers, and staff in working with behavioral and emotionally challenged students in an
elementary or middle school environment. Works under the day-to-day direction of the special education
administrators who provide specific directions and oversight. The incumbent is responsible for being
familiar with the school/district policies and procedures, which govern their work, and for applying
knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Applies specialized knowledge and training in student behavior management,
modification, and development in performing some or all of the following essential
duties. Other duties may also be assigned depending on the specific assignment.
1.Provide support and therapy to students both in groups and individually.
2.Guide students in the development of effective communication skills with teachers, parents,
and peers.
3.Coach students to use more appropriate responses to stress.
4.Collaborate with school personnel on identifying triggers and re-enforcers for problematic
behavior.
5.Assist in monitoring progress of student behavior.
6.Demonstrate and tutor students in effective methods of dealing with conflict. Debrief with
students after classroom or school conflicts.
7.Assist with student "check-ins" and "check-outs."
8.Encourage students to develop personal goals, especially pertaining to success in the academic
setting.
9.Demonstrate how to de-escalate behavior when students are in frustrating situations. Assist
students in de-escalation.
10. Provide input into the design and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
and Behavior Support Plans (BIP).
11. Guide small groups of students to build positive peer relationships and social skills.
12. Work with families of students to support regular school attendance, build positive self-esteem
and empower their child to succeed.
13. Connect families and students with community resources.
14. Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to support the healthy development
of the student.
15. Responsible for data entry related to student behavior programs.
16. Follow and administer student medical protocols and administers first aid in compliance with
district policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining
a safe environment.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of
the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
? Associates degree or equivalent education in counseling, psychology, or related
fields, or one (1) year of demonstrated successful experience in working with
students and applying communication, group facilitation, and behavior intervention skills.
All or part of the experience requirement may be met through the substitution of appropriate
and related post-high school education on a year for year basis or proportion thereof.
? Must have or be able to pass the districts assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the
ability to assist in reading, writing, and math.
? Registered Behavior Technician preferred
Interpersonal Skills: Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and
collaboratively as a team member. Sound judgment and decision making capabilities are essential.
Must possess ability to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotionally distraught, or
frustrated. Ability to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, and
guardians, who may be emotionally upset. Serve as a positive role model for students and practice
professional behaviors.
Language Skills: Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in
writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff, or members of
the community. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and
correspondence.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using
whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Perform
math computations accurately and work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
Computer Skills: Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use of standard office
software and student information software.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information consistent
with FERPA requirements. Abide by district rules, regulations, and practices. Ability to appropriately
communicate with diverse staff. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with
frequent interruptions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the district, including a valid
Oregon Driver License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk;
sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; use a keyboard and
monitor. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee
must be able to regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus and
peripheral vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is generally low to moderate, but occasionally high depending
on student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions
and outdoor weather conditions.