Behavior Consultant - Special Education Day School Setting

Behavior Consultant - Special Education Day School Setting Leavenworth USD 453 Leavenworth School District - Leavenworth, Kansas Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5764633 Application Deadline: Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jun 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Purpose: To provide diagnostic, remedial and consultative services for students who have been identified for tiered instruction and/or receive special education services in the area of behavior. Reports To: Director of Special Education Supervises: NA Salary: Based on Negotiated Agreement Salary Schedule License Required: KSDE License Endorsement or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with Special Education endorsement appropriate to the assignment or BCBA Certification on file in the Central Office. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office. Valid Driver’s License. Essential Job Functions Provide consultation services in the area of behavior to all district sites and programs. Assist teams to develop the capacity to support students with behavioral instruction and support. Consult with staff regarding programming for students in the area of behavior who have been identified to receive tiered instruction and/or special education services. Participate and assist in assessment of student needs. Complete and present written evaluation reports as a part of an IEP team. Participate in the determination, development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral, instructional, and/or curricular management for the purpose of aiding identified students. Conduct observations in a variety of settings for the purpose of aiding in the identification as well as the development of programming and instructional strategies. Develop and implement professional development opportunities for the purpose of providing needed and/or required training for staff. Prepare and maintains a variety of documents, records, reports, and written materials for the purpose of communicating information to parents and staff, providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information, and complying with state, federal, and district requirements. Serve as a consultant to staff at all district sites and programs for the purpose of providing a resource of understanding in supporting students in the area of behavior. Assist teams in the development of a Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plan. Assist staff in the training of Para-Educators. Collaborate and assist with teams in the compilation, summarization, and analyzation of data and data collection procedures. Facilitate the transition of students from pre-school to elementary, elementary to middle school, and from middle school to high school. Facilitate the development of a transition timeline regarding logistical issues at schools receiving students with current teachers and receiving teachers. Consult with staff to evaluate program effectiveness for the purpose of improving assessment procedures, programs and services. Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to enter data into a computer, to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without visual aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone. Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone. Ability to travel within the district. Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height. Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job. General Responsibilities Contributes to safe and orderly work areas. Works to help ensure student achievement. Builds positive school/community relations. Works to develop constructive peer and student relationships. Works to develop effective and efficient performance. Practices responsible fiscal, facility, and resource management. Models positive professional attributes. Sees that district policies are observed during all activities. Keeps abreast of new information, and innovative ideas and techniques. Obtains advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures. Adheres to all District policies and procedures, including the USD 453 Negotiated Agreement. Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI). Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other Administrative Staff. Position Type Full‑Time Salary: $52,000 Per Year #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education