Behavior Specialist SMES (2026-2027 School Year)

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Train and assist school staff and students with behavior management skills and techniques

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with students with behavior disorders (required).
2. Holds a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or in a human services related field.
3. BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) training preferred but not required.
4. Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
5. Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children that may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.
6. Capability to nurture and build strong relationships with students.
7. Ability to build relationships with families to ensure student success.
8. Belief that children can make a significant contribution to the school community and the world.
9. Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties while assuming positive intent.
10. Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
11. Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth dignity and individual differences of others.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills.
14. Proficiency in the use of a variety of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office Google Workspace and email.
15. Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students teachers administrators and the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Support through coaching classroom teachers and school staff with behavior management skills and techniques
2. Implement Individual Behavior Plans
3. Support students with appropriate behavior skills
4. Support teachers with implementation of behavior plans and classroom management
5. Attend FBA and BIP meetings as needed
6. Collect and analyze data related to students individual behavior goals
7. Collect and analyze related to teacher implementation and behavior plan effectiveness
8. Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students staff equipment materials and facilities.
9. Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials supplies and skills up-to-date.
10. Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
11. Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
12. Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
13. Complies with and supports school division policies regulations procedures and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
14. Effectively performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school and effectively interact with students staff and the school community. Regular contact with staff members is required. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of administrative or licensed personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.

Required Experience:

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