Job Posting for Behavioral Specialist at Lee County School System

Job Description – Behavior Specialist

(10-month calendar)

Position Purpose: Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent, to collaborate with the district MTSS Coordinator, regular education teachers, school psychologists, counselors, mental health agencies, school social workers, and caretakers to determine appropriate positive behavioral supports for students who are displaying behavioral or learning difficulties.

Essential Job Functions

Attend school leadership meetings, PBiS meetings, manifestation meetings, MTSS meetings if requested, and parent conferences in order to provide positive support for the teachers and students.
Provide behavior strategies and plans to assist the classroom teacher/school in providing positive behavior supports for students exhibiting behavioral or learning problems.
Review information from the teachers, students, parents, counselors, administrators, and case history to gain information about the student’s behaviors and academic performance.
Observe students at the request of school personnel; debrief teachers and students about findings and produce strategies for trial.
Review students’ plans at 504/MTSS meetings; assist in revising plans as needed.
Guide teachers, providing examples (including modeling and coaching) on how to implement strategies.
Assist in classroom and debrief with the teacher as appropriate.
Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines.
Assist in developing interventions, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment: Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. In addition, be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Gmail.

Travel Requirements: Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Knowledge of appropriate interventions to address student behavioral needs.
Knowledge of Georgia’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use repetitive hand motions (such as typing), talk to hear, sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and climb (stairs). Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires interacting with students, staff members, and the public.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Certification held through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Intervention Specialist Endorsement preferred).
Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Previous experience working with students with varying behavioral concerns.
Mindset training preferred.

FLSA Status – Exempt

Lee County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time, with or without notice. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board of Education and/or the Superintendent. The statements are not all inclusive and represent typical elements and criteria considered essential to the successful performance of the job. The job may have fewer, more, or different duties and responsibilities assigned than those listed in the job description above.

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