Behavior Intervention Specialist (2) Special Programs
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Job Location:
Shreveport, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Caddo Parish Schools Job Description
Job Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist/Special Education
Prepared By: Dr. Jeanette Taylor
Prepared Date: June 24 2002
Approved By: Ollie Tyler
Approved Date: July 2004
SUMMARY
Reports to the special education compliance/complaint management supervisor; develops functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans provides technical assistance and supports in the area of behavior management to school personnel and parents as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops performance objectives and prepares a Professional Growth Plan supporting established department and school system goals.
Assists in the compilation of reports required by federal state and local agencies.
- Plans and conducts training and provides technical assistance to school personnel parents/guardians on effective behavior management.
- Reviews suspension records and develops/implements a plan to reduce the number of suspensions.
- Develops or assists teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of behavioral interventions for referred students.
- Uses available resources of the school system and the community to enrich the educational program.
- Keeps informed on national state and local regulations affecting special education.
- Follows IDEA and state guidelines
- Makes progress on achieving objectives in the Professional Growth Plan.
- Maintains accurate records on all assigned students regarding their referral intervention and outcome.
- Consults regularly with all levels of school personnel and communicates effectively.
- Serves as liaison between school and community agencies through reciprocal referral arrangements collaborates on cases and assists families in accessing community resources.
- Facilitates communication between school and home seeking to involve families in the educational process of their children.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Ability equal to that resulting from satisfactory completion of courses required for graduation with a Masters degree in social work or a mental health related field from a university with an accredited graduate school or
- Masters degree in psychology from an accredited graduate program and certification by the State Department of Education in school psychology or
- Masters degree in education and certification in one area of special education.
- Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through three years of supervised experience in one area of special education or in the delivery of mental health services following graduation from graduate school.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to relate to and verbally communicate with all professional and non-professional contacts on the level of each individuals ability and level of understanding.
- Ability to effectively communicate in written reports and correspondence information relative to the individual case.
- Ability to plan and organize assigned duties in an efficient manner.
- Ability to treat all information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to maintain stability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with Caddo Parish School employees community
agencies and the public.
- Neat well-groomed appearance.
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 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; however some students may require more attention due to the nature of the behaviors they exhibit.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to neglect of duty dishonest engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As stated in employment agreement
CHAIN OF SUPERVISION: Special Education Compliance Complaint Management Supervisor
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Caddo Parish
School Boards policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Data Collection
- Primary Care Experience
- Military Experience
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
- Special Needs
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
