Human Resources -

Special Services/District

Specialist - Level PX; 9 Months

Revised May 2022

This position may be assigned to a central location or serve in school settings. The essential functions and duties of the Behavior Specialist position will reflect the student and staff needs of the assigned work location. Assigned work locations are subject to change as necessary.

1. Works collaboratively with district staff and families to create supportive, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for all students, particularly students who exhibit challenging behaviors

2. Facilitates and conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for the purpose of developing individual support plans for student.

3. Identifies strengths of children and positive reinforcement and motivation techniques for individuals through the FBA, classroom observations, and problem solving/team meetings

4. Works with individual students in 1:1 and small group settings to reinforce behavioral goals/objectives outlined by the problem-solving team.

5. Assesses individual student needs, providing input with the team in creating and implementing the intervention plan related to behavioral and emotional needs.

6. Assesses impending agitation and escalation of behavioral change and participates in the behavioral management of these students. Is alert to potential problems.

7. Maintains timely and accurate records of behavior incidents and supports the student team with ongoing progress monitoring in accordance with the individual behavior plan.

8. Models and supervises implementation of behavior interventions and behavior support plans in collaboration with the Behavior Facilitator and educational team

9. Interacts with team members and participates in problem solving meetings to provide a positive and challenging environment for students to achieve their individual goals and objectives.

10. Establishes a positive rapport with students, co-workers and parents which conveys enthusiasm and caring.

11. Works cooperatively with team members to outline a behavior plan and evaluate the plan's appropriateness and need for modifications. Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral strategies.

12. Shares responsibility and offers assistance to co-workers with the intent of gradually releasing responsibility for behavior support and intervention to the school-based team.

13. Communicates clearly with students, co-workers, and parents.

14. Collaborates regularly with other staff and engages in data-based decision making as well as ongoing review of documentation and progress monitoring to support the management of challenging behaviors.

15. Maintains the confidentiality of students, building level teams, and families.

16. Maintains record of physical management of students.

17. Consistently models the ethical implementation of evidence-based, positive behavior supports for all students

18. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

19. May be reassigned to building level position.

Some District classrooms and work areas are not climate controlled and are subject to extremes of temperature and humidity. May require outside supervision/field trips.

For some buildings, stairs and exposure to communicable diseases may be a potential hazard. In science labs, there could be exposure to chemicals and fumes. Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions. Often subjected to potentially aggressive, assaultive students .