Posting Name

Behavior Specialist/General Education

 

Location

MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

 

 

Schedule

197 Day Position

 

Salary

N/A

 

Licensed Position

Yes

 

Full Time

Yes

 

Description

 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE:

 

Please Send Resume, Letter of Interest, MS Educator License, and Transcript(s) for all professional degrees completed to the Corrdinator of Mental and Behavioral Health at kdyess@madison-schools.com

 

Job Title: General Education Behavior Specialist

Reports To: District MTSS Behavior Coordinator and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction

FLSA Status: Exempt

Contract Days: 197

 

JOB SUMMARY:

General Education Behavior Specialists will provide direct and consultation behavioral services for regular education classes and regular education students, assess and support behavior support programs for students in regular education, write behavior plans for Tier 3 students, provide training and work collaboratively with site administrators, counselors, teachers, aides, and support staff to demonstrate best practices, strategies, and techniques to enhance instruction for students with social and behavioral challenges; and do other related work as required.

 

REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level:        Master’s degree issued by an accredited college or university

Required Licensure: At least one of the following-

-Licensed Social Worker, LMSW or LCSW

-Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC or LPC

-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, PLMFT or LMFT

-Mississippi Educator’s License with Endorsement Code 206, Code 213

-Mississippi Educator’s License with Endorsement Code 436 + NBCC

-Mississippi Educator’s License School Psychologist, Endorsement code 451       

-BCBA Certification

Experience/ Training:

At least 3 years training and experience in behavior management in the educational setting preferred

Mississippi Educator’s License is preferred

Knowledge of the MTSS framework, PBIS, restorative practices, trauma informed practices, and family engagement strategies

SPECIFIC ROLES, TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers programs and services for the purpose of improved student behavior functioning

Ensures program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines such as MDE’s MTSS Framework and Federal, State, and District policies, regulations, and procedures

Ensures the integrity and consistency of the MTSS Framework and program structures and routines

Conducts workshops, trainings, in-service presentations, etc., in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students

Assists in developing behavior screeners, diagnostics and other behavior assessments for students

Assists administrators and counselors in developing interventions and behavior plans for Tier 1 and Tier 2 students

Assists administrators and counselors in coaching school personnel on research- based methods of classroom management and behavior strategies

Summarizes and analyze behavior data from Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3

Monitors the fidelity of the implementation of Tier 2 behavior plans

Collects data via direct student observations and consultation with administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents regarding student behaviors

Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments on students moving to T3 and present data to the school team and parents

Develops behavior plans for Tier 3 students and monitor the fidelity of the implementation within the school setting and in the classroom

Provides direct, ongoing services to Tier 3 students to improve their functioning within the school

Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying or gathering information required to perform functions and uphold program guidelines

Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings such as We Care and TST

Participates and helps conduct parent-teacher meetings for T3 students

Documents program results, maintain accurate records and other required data, and prepare and submit reports in a timely manner

Maintains appropriate personal and professional boundaries and awareness regarding students, co-workers, families, and community members

Displays ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school and district personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school

Follows daily/ weekly schedule to provide consistent and scheduled support to all assigned schools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 55 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high. 

 

In addition to completing an online application with Human Resources, please email the following items directly to Kelli Dyess, Coordinator of Mental and Behavioral Health, at kdyess@madison-schools.com: