Special Education Behavior Analyst

Special Education Behavior Analyst JobID: 6780

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

6/10/2024

Location:

Districtwide

Date Available:

08/26/2024

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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POSITION AVAILABLE

1.0 FTE behavioral analyst

District wide position - elementary focus

189 days based on the teachers' salary schedule, plus benefits

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To provide consultation, training, modeling, coaching/mentoring, and ongoing practice of behavior management techniques to district staff.

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply on- line at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp and include a resume, transcripts, and licenses with your on-line application.

POSTED UNTIL FILLED

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp under "Student Support Services."

Anh Tran

Human Resources Program Director

4148 Winnetka Avenue North

New Hope, MN 55427