Behavior Support Specialist

Title: Behavior Support Specialist SDB00195 State Role Title: Counselor I Hiring Range: $43,238 - $51,000 Pay Band: 3 Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties About Us The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities. VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options. VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential! VSDB prepares students for life! About this position The Behavior Support Specialist at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB), is to provide support for student success by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and increasing students' ability to remain regulated and attend to instruction. This is achieved by collaboration with educators, support staff, and residential hall staff to promote social-emotional growth, reduce behaviors that interrupt learning, and enhance students' ability to engage in the educational setting. The Behavior Support Specialist at VSDB will assist in the provision of essential services for children with deafness or blindness by providing quality day and residential instructional programs to children referred by local school divisions and by serving as a resource for children with similar disabilities educated throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Minimum Qualifications Experience and training in behavior management, and experience with students who have sensory impairment may be considered. Knowledge of child growth and development and special needs of children with disabilities. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and their role in student behavior and learning. Data collection skills for tracking behavior trends and implementation of intervention strategies. Knowledge of de-escalation strategies and conflict resolution strategies. Ability to communicate via verbal/signed communication to interact with students and staff. Ability to use written communication for documentation. Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students and school staff. Ability to respond to frequent changes in schedule and environment. Ability to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to respond calmly and professionally in situations that include behavioral crises. Ability to self-regulate during extended periods of student escalation. Ability to work with diverse student populations and tailor interventions and communication needs to meet individual student needs. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information. Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach. Proficiency level of “Advanced” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Scale, or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years Hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License and submit for review by DMV. Current CPR and First Aid Certification required; or must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional Considerations Training or experience working with school aged children, preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds preferred. Contact Information Name: Jody Beelendorf Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr