Behavior Specialist
Behavior Specialist
Major Function
The Resource Teacher, Site, Behavior Specialist assists in coordination behavior management at school sites. The Resource Teacher, Site, Behavior Specialist assists school administrators and staff in developing individual, class, and Schoolwide behavior interventions, including data collection and analysis.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coaches teachers and assists with implementation and modeling of behavior strategies within the classroom.
- Delivers classroom management training, attends required, and non-required trainings related to job skills, and/or provides follow-up to district-level training.
- Assists with data collection and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) processes.
- Develops a schoolwide discipline plan in conjunction with school administrators.
- Assists with individual behavior contracts and conducts social skills groups.
- Possess a high-level understanding of behavior management strategies and methodologies. Creates effective management systems, and determines appropriate positive behavior supports.
- Communicates effectively with parents, peers, and administration, including both verbal and nonverbal de-escalation skills.
- Supports the Problem-Solving Leadership Team (PSLT) in implementation of Problem-Solving Response to Intervention (PSRtI) and schoolwide Positive Behavior Systems (PBS).
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
School Expectations: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree. Degree or formal training in content area preferred.
At least five (5) years of successful experience in teaching or related field.
Proof of extensive behavior management experience (i.e., college course work, Continuing Education Units, in-service records) and successful teaching based on evaluation requests and student performance is required.
Florida Professional Educator Certificate required.
Florida Professional Educator Certificate required.
Preference given to Certified Associate Behavior Analysts.
