Behavior Management Specialist (Special Education)

Allentown School District

Allentown (Lehigh County)

On-site

USD 39,545 - 74,343

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Behavior Management Specialist for Special Education. The role involves assessing, planning, and coordinating behavior support for eligible students, alongside monitoring student behaviors and implementing support plans. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in special education and a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, with experience in public education preferred. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, along with tuition reimbursement. The starting salary ranges from $39,545 to $74,343.

Qualifications

Minimum, Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field.
Hold a valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (special education) preferred.
Experience in public education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in team decisions regarding behavioral support services.
Implement behavioral and crisis management plans.
Teach proactive behaviors such as social skills training.
Maintain data on student behaviors.
Support the implementation of applied behavioral analysis.

Skills

Behavior modification methodologies

Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques

Data collection systems

Social skills training

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field

Job description

Behavior Management Specialist- Special Education

Starting Salary: $39,545-$74,343

Qualifications

Minimum, Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field.
Hold a valid, and current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (special education) preferred.
Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151), FBI clearances.
Experience in public education is preferred.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Special Education and Special Education Administrative Team, the Behavior Management Specialist - Special Education (BMS-SE) assists in the assessing, planning, coordinating, and delivering specially designed instruction and positive behavior support plans for eligible students. In addition, the BMS-SE participates in professional development activities as prescribed by the Executive Director of Special Education. The BMS-SE achieves and maintains certification in professionally recognized and approved de-escalation techniques. The funding for this position is under IDEA.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To assist in team decisions regarding behavioral support services for specific eligible students (e.g., using functional behavioral assessments, positive behavior support plans, and behavior modification methodologies).
To implement behavioral and crisis management plans designed for specific eligible students.
To defuse behaviors using appropriate and approved de-escalation techniques (e.g., Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques).
To teach proactive behaviors, for example, social skills training and coping skills as assigned by supervisor.
To maintain data on student behaviors through anecdotal records, charting behavior, level systems, and other appropriate data collection systems.
To provide instructional support, as appropriate, to special needs students in conjunction with special education teachers and staff.
To participate in various related training and to maintain appropriate certification in approved de-escalation techniques.
To support the implementation of applied behavioral analysis from theory to practice when implementing behavior intervention plans.
To collect and interpret behavioral data concerning students presenting challenging behaviors and use the data to inform changes to behavioral plans.
To work in a collaborative team approach to resolve student concerns.
To be knowledgeable of the legal approaches and practices associated with the manifestation determination review process, functional behavioral assessment, and behavior intervention planning.
To be knowledgeable and adhere to the rules of FERPA and other practices related to confidentiality.
To adhere to the rules and mandates of IDEA, Pa Code 22: Chapters 14 and 15 regulations.
To perform duties as assigned.