Special Education Behavior Specialist

• Full-time with benefits
  • 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
  • Vision & Symetra coverage available
  • South Dakota Retirement benefits
  • $25,000 life insurance policy
  • Personal & sick leave package
• 188 day contract
• Salary based on experience
• Position open until filled

 

 

 

TITLE: Behavior Specialist      

          

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree preferred in the field of education, counseling, mental health or other related areas. Special Education endorsement or knowledge of special education processes beneficial.  
2. Certified or possess the ability to obtain certification in the state of South Dakota prior to commencing work and/or hold/obtain appropriate licensure.
3. Ideally has a minimum of 3 years experience working with students with behavioral needs and /or social skills deficit preferred, with knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
4. Possess the ability to desire to work with children in need of special education who are challenged with social and emotional disabilities.
5. Pass all employment screenings.

           

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To provide supports and provide direct services to special education case managers and designated students in need of special education as well as provide coaching, direct instruction and supports to behavior technicians, teaching assistants and other personnel working with students in need of special education.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Move from building to building, ability to carry 30-40 pounds, frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending. Frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers.  Must be able to assist students using approved methods for holds and physically manage the de-escalation of behaviors. This work may involve sitting and standing for longer periods of time and,or being physically active throughout the day.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical assistance to district special education staff to support students with behavioral and social skills deficits in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

1. Serve as a resource for pre-referral processes and evaluations conducted in district.
2. Attend and assist in the development of student IEPs for students with behavioral and social skills needs.
3. Provide specific consultation to teaching staff.
4. Perform Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and create Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for specific students.
5. Provide direct services to students, addressing behavioral and social skills needs.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salaried position, hours are full time, benefits provided.  Position is a 9 month contract.

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
The performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Special Services.