A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a District Behavior Support Team Member. This position is for 8.00 hours per day 182 days per year plus 10 additional contract days and is paid according to the Educator Salary Schedule.This position will start the upcomingschool year (note start date).
Applicants shall applyat. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.
Job Description:
A Behavior Support Team Member (BCBA/Social Worker/School Counselor) is a member of the district behavior and student support team and is directly involved with the support of students demonstrating behavioral challenges. They assist school teams with assessment support training and implementation of support for students.
Essential Functions:
- Work with general education students and students with social emotional behavioral and physical disabilities in a variety of settings
- Consult and support school staff conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
- Consult train and support school staff in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Consult train and support district staff in the development and implementation of data collection protocols and processes for students with identified needs in the areas of social/emotional and/or behavior
- Support school teams in areas related to skill development to support student success in school such as academics personal and social growth
- Advocating on the students behalf
- Collaborating with teachers and the school team to develop more effective support services for the student
- Implementing and/or supporting effective prevention and intervention strategies
- Administering and interpreting social/behavioral assessments
- Collecting data and recording information about the student for the use in school team meetings potentially relating to IEP eligibility placement and accommodations/supports
- Attend school team meetings including 504 and/or Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary to review assessment results goal/objective development student progress and consultation when needed
- When appropriate assist in writing implementing and monitoring individual goals and objectives for students identified with behavioral services
- Provide staff development and training specific to the areas of social/emotional and behavior management techniques
- Conferencing with parent
- Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children with severe disabilities and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives
- Identify and work collaboratively with coworkers to solve problematic issues as they arise
- Work cooperatively with all members of the school team including administration psychologists health care professionals designated instructional service providers paraeducators general education teachers and parents
- Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e. Windows Microsoft Office Excel Google etc)
- Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws
- Process and maintain confidential files as required by state and federal laws
- Maintain necessary records of assessment attendance and progress to evaluate student learning and regularly report that information to parents students and supervisor as requested and required by state and federal laws
- Understand and follow both oral and written directions
- Work within an established schedule meeting necessary timelines
- Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
- Participate in a direct service or consultative role in crisis situations
- Work collaboratively with local community resource agencies to coordinate services and service plans
- Maintain flexibility such as changes in staff or individual student programs
- Attend required district meetings and events
- Drive to school sites in districts
- Attend work consistently
- Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
- Conforms to district policies including attendance absences and evaluations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. (THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED OR ADJUSTED TO FIT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.)
Qualifications: Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Masters degree in one of the following areas: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certified Social Worker (CSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or School Counselor
- Hold a current educator or DOPL license in the State of Utah
- Previous experience working in education or related field preferred
- Valid Drivers License operational vehicle and insurance
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Requires the mobility to reach and bend (neck and back)
- Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects
- Requires independent transportation throughout the Weber School District geographical area
- Requires mobility to maneuver through classroom and school environments independently
- Requires lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds which may be a frequent aspect of the job
- Requires pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds which is a rare aspect of the job
- Requires implementation of nonviolent crisis intervention techniques
- May require working with biohazards (blood borne pathogens human waste cleaning/disinfecting materials etc.)
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER