Program Consultant for Behavior Support - Brighton Area Schools 25-26 School Year

POSITION TITLE:

Program Consultant for Behavior Support

FSLA:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

UPDATED:

April 2025

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Per LIPSA Master Agreement

SCHEDULE:

10 month

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Consultant for Behavior Support is responsible for districtwide consulting coaching and problem solving to assist school teams in the planning and implementation of evidenced based strategies/systems to support students with significant behavior challenges. This position will be critical in advocating and supporting students to be successful within the least restrictive setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned.

• Enthusiasm and flexibility to work collaboratively with students parents teachers and administrators.
• Provides consultation and assistance to administrators instructional and support staff on the planning and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments Positive Behavior Support Plans and Emergency Intervention Plans.
• Assist in the development and implementation of practical functional assessments and analyses when appropriate and to develop appropriate behavior strategies/plans to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors ensuring plans are followed with fidelity.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of information and data in oral and written reports.
• Works in collaboration with the local district team in the ongoing development of early intervening services through multitiered systems of support (MTSS) and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Participate as a member of an Individualized Education Program Team meeting
• Provides parents and families with techniques to assess and implement positive behavior strategies in the home/community environments
• Provides modeling training and professional development in alignment with best practices in order to build capacity and overall student behavioral success.
• Engage in regular professional learning opportunities to stay abreast of current evidencebased practices
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communication with administrators staff parents/guardians and community agencies
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students peers families school personnel and community agencies
• Knowledgeable about educational organizations educational law and the areas of educational assessment and evaluation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May supervise Registered Behavior Technicians and students.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in special education or a field of study related to supporting students with significant behavior disorders.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing researchbased strategies to address challenging behaviors.
• Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) certification preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• State of Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education. Nonteacher certification candidates must be in compliance with certification requirements for specific disciplines per Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) rules and regulations as well as any additional approval requirements in order to maintain professional licensure.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students peers parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly sit walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety wellbeing of students.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.

The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.

Required Experience:

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