Indiana Public Schools Merrillville , IN 46410
Posted 2 months ago
POSITIONS:
Behavioral Consultant
JOB SUMMARY
Assist the IEP team to create plans to manage behaviors that affect a student's learning; work with the team to provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring.
Reports to: Executive Director of Special Education
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), in collaboration with caregivers and school staff and administrators, and/or other service providers
Develops consultation relationships with district special and general education teachers
Trains and directs teachers and staff assigned to work with students with behavioral challenges
Supports and promotes fidelity of implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies and programs for students
Conducts observations of students in a variety of settings
Analyzes student's behavior from a functional perspective, identifies behavior skill deficits, and develops strategic plans to teach appropriate replacement behavior(s)
Provides evidence-based behavior strategy recommendations and trains staff and/or administrators in implementing behavioral interventions
Develops data collection methods and trains staff to utilize
Uses collected data to monitor present levels and make adjustments to behavior strategy recommendations for the behavior intervention plan
Researches and promotes evidence-based behavior analytic strategies, approaches, resources, and curriculum
Provides positive behavior support presentations and professional development.
Participates in meetings, including Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Multidisciplinary Teams meetings, student-related staffings, and manifest determination meetings
Participates in professional learning activities related to research based behavioral interventions, as well as other relevant professional learning opportunities, to further develop knowledge and skills
Communicates with parents regarding behavior needs of students
Qualifications Requirements:
Masters Degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Psychology, Social Work, and /or Counseling
Or successful completion of all requirements for Board Certification including the passage of the State Certification Examination;
Or experience working in K-12 educational setting within specialized field of Applied Behavior Analysis with increasing levels of responsibility preferred
Special Education licensure is encouraged
1-2 Years experience providing behavioral support services and/or teaching students with Autism and/or emotional disabilities or mental health issues in the school setting
EFFECTIVE: 2024-25 school year, 184 days
ASSIGNMENT: Full Time
EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the MCSC's policy on certified staff evaluation.
Medical/dental/vision insurance, short term life insurance policy, retirement plan, paid time off.
Indiana Public Schools