Behavior Intervention Specialist jobs in Washington, DC

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Principal , the Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing the school community, parents, student and teachers with an exemplary, ongoing professional student behavior management program which includes behavioral and academic assessments and interventions to improve the quality of life for children. The Specialist' s work involves program planning and development, interacting and articulating within the school system, implementing a continuum of services that will focus on providing an opportunity for optimal development of the "whole" child and ensure the implementation of valued services by focusing on general health as well as mental health/mental wellness. Additionally, the Behavior Intervention Specialist will provide technical assistance and professional development for the staff and teachers at selected schools on evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies and positive behavioral management techniques.

This is a PGCEA, Table B, 11-Month Position

Salary Range: $60,587 - $135,592

CLOSING DATE: August 6 , 2023

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Provides training, both initial and ongoing, to targeted staff on the implementation of the Behavior Models;

• Coaches Classroom Teachers on the implementation of behavior models and general classroom management;

• Guides the teacher learning process toward working with student behavior and classroom management in order to better implement the personal learning plans of students;

• Assists targeted teachers to develop class-wide systems of reinforcement to promote a healthy class environment and effective planning, organization and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management;

• Creates and maintains a system of communicating positives to the school community, students and staff to celebrate success in both meeting achievements and expectations and promoting a positive and nurturing environment;

• Trains students and teachers to be well-versed in the Code of Conduct (Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook);

• Serves as a filter for all office referrals, and makes recommendations to the school on consequences based on the student's history and the school's Code of Conduct;

• Sets up and conducts re-entry meetings on students who have been suspended, and as appropriate, develops intervention plans involving instruction of expected behaviors;

• Sets up and conducts Intervention Planning Team meetings as necessary that culminates in the development of intervention plans involving instruction of expected behaviors and improved attendance;

• Meets with students whose behavior data warrants intervention, to prevent behavior from escalating to where an office referral is warranted, and develops behavior tracking and intervention programs;

• Organizes resources effectively to support student learning in the classroom, the school, and the community;

• Participates in and conducts SIT/Collaborative Team Meetings as necessary that culminates in the development of intervention plans involving instruction of expected behaviors;

• Provides technical assistance to school teams in the development of alternative intervention strategies for students with behavior issues;

• Provides professional development opportunities focused on behavior, attendance, testing and graduation initiatives;

• Provides counseling services (behavioral, substance abuse and mental health);

• Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices as directed; and

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience in implementing or managing systems of positive behavior support in the classroom and consulting using proven methods is strongly preferred;

• Extensive knowledge of the school system's curriculum, practices and trends;

• Experience with school-based accountability preferred, specifically, experience with school improvement planning process, student tracking and documentation, including strategies to define the problem(s) and offer specific solutions and experience in interpreting and analyzing data, implementation of instructional practices, and curriculum alignment;

• Ability to use technology effectively for instruction, research, record keeping and other administrative tasks, and communications including internet research, MS Office and educational software to support the behavior program;

• Excellent rapport with secondary youth considered "at-risk";

• Possess a high caliber of expertise in counseling and student and family support;

• Ability to work on multiple projects and respond to requests and deadlines in an accurate, timely manner;

• Ability to make sound decisions within the parameters of authority;

• Be courteous, professional and tactful at all times;

• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in resolving problems;

• Ability to work productively with diverse populations, teachers, parents, and community members, including demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining effective working relationships;

• Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, parents, administration, and community;

• Ability to motivate and create a shared vision within the school community;

• Serve as a role model who acknowledges through actions and behaviors the critical value of human relationships in achieving personal and professional goals and organizational purpose;

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; and

• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.

• Familiarity with the PBIS program;

• Thorough knowledge of the PGCPS Response to Intervention (RtI) administrative procedure and the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook;

• Technical experience working with spreadsheets and databases; and

• Ability to work flexible hours in varied settings to include two (2) evenings per week.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related area from an accredited college or university; a minimum of three (3) years successful experience working with students with challenging behaviors.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Standard Professional Certificate required; Advanced Professional Certificate preferred; Special Education endorsement preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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 stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Position requires employee to work an additional two (2) evenings per week in varied settings.

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