EC BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Job Title

Term of Employment: 11 months Compensation: Teacher Salary Schedule + Supplement/Stipend

Reports to: EC Ancillary Support Specialist & Executive Director of Exceptional Children

Purpose: To identify and provide support, training and coaching to staff to address student behaviors. This role is responsible for district planning and maintaining federal and state reporting, overseeing CPI training for the district and participating in the EC district leadership work.

Qualifications

Minimum • Five (5) years of teaching experience working with students with disabilities • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in special education • North Carolina Teaching License in any Exceptional Children area • Knowledge and understanding of Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans • Direct Experience working with students with behavioral needs • Experience collecting and analyzing data to create comprehensive plans • Experience analyzing state and local special education data • Ability to obtain, train and maintain certification in Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention Preferred • District experience in special education • BCBA, RBT or comparable licensure • 2 years of leadership or coaching experience in the field

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to identify the function of challenging behaviors and developing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs). • Implementing behavior intervention strategies, providing direct support to students, and monitoring their progress. • Providing training and coaching to teachers, staff, and parents on positive behavior support strategies and interventions. • Collaborating with teachers, school staff, parents, and outside agencies to ensure a consistent and supportive approach to behavior management. • Collecting and analyzing data on student behavior to track progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and make adjustments as needed. • Providing leadership and guidance to the school's behavior support team, advocating for students' needs, and promoting a positive school climate. • Responding to and de-escalating crisis situations, using appropriate conflict resolution and crisis management techniques. • Assisting in the development and implementation of school-wide behavior management programs and strategies. 3/2024 • A strong understanding of evidence-based strategies for promoting positive behavior, such as PBIS, functional behavior assessment, and behavior intervention planning. • Experience working with students with a range of disabilities and behavioral challenges. • The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals. • The ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and develop effective solutions to address behavioral challenges. • The ability to lead and collaborate effectively with a team of professionals. • The ability to respond to crisis situations and implement appropriate de-escalation techniques. • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or Assistant Director of Exceptional Children Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills • Possesses strong interpersonal skills • Collaborates effectively with others • Works well with diverse groups of people • Maintains complete confidentiality • Demonstrates administrative leadership abilities • Possesses effective training and coaching skills • Technical systems skills with Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Canvas, ECATS