Behavior Support Specialist

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Certificate, Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Preferred social work background

Certification

• Mandt Certification (Relational and Technical) required upon hire
• Valid driver's license and dependable vehicle for primarily in-district travel

Experience

• Experience working with students with behavior disorders and/or autism
• Experience working with students who exhibit chronic behavior concerns
• Experience in planning and delivering professional development
• Experience working in a diverse, urban school system
• Experience working in intensive, individualized programs addressing specific instructional and behavioral goals

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of/willingness to learn applied behavior analysis
• • Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status, or disability

• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and human rights

• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• • Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective skills in group facilitation, managing teams/groups, organizational dynamics, and consensus building.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of audiences.

• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records of program activities, logs, and prepare reports.

• Possess an understanding and willingness to support students with challenging behavioral needs
• Demonstrate the capabilities of taking specific directions, carrying out those directions, and providing feedback to supervisors on the success and outcomes
• Capable and proficient in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, students' parents, colleagues, and supervisors
• Accepting of professional, objective performance feedback with the ability to reflect and modify actions as needed to better support students

Technology Requirements

• Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information systems, basic Promethean)
• High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools, Informational systems specific to the position
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed, if not already acquired

Supervision of Others:

• N/A

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel

Job Duties:

• Learn and implement new information
• Implement behavior intervention plans and/or safety plans
• Coach and train adults on behavior interventions
• Collaborate with staff to ensure positive learning environments for students
• Provide individual support to students (this may include assistance with grooming, healthcare, mobility, physical/verbal aggression, token economies, and reinforcement)
• Provide program support as needed
• Conduct preference assessments
• Ability to implement PBIS
• Ability to de-escalate students who are in crisis and/or approaching crisis
• Understanding of the Mandt Crisis Cycle
• Communicate in a clear and positive manner
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff
• Collect various forms of data
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Follows and promotes the Mandt philosophy
• Attends all meetings, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

NEVER

0%

OCCASIONAL

1-32%

FREQUENT

33-66%

CONSTANT

67%+

A.

Standing

X

B.

Walking

X

C.

Sitting

X

D.

Bending/Stooping

X

E.

Pushing/Pulling

X

F.

Reaching

X

G.

Climbing/Stairs

X

H.

Driving

X

I.

Lifting

Up to 25 lbs.

J.

Carrying

Up to 25 lbs.

K.

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

X

Computer

X

Other –

L.

Working Conditions

Inside

X

Outside

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Extremes in temp/humidity

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