Behavior Program Specialist

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

403B Plan

Long-term disability

Free parking

Longevity bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Continuing education support

Job summary

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, MD, seeks a full-time Behavior Program Specialist for an 11-month position. You will develop, implement, and monitor high school behavior management techniques in cooperation with senior staff.

Responsibilities include training staff, data collection, and maintaining Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years in special education, with PBIS experience and strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, special education, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in special education with students with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• At least two years of experience implementing PBIS or other positive behavior intervention programs.
• Experience with bullying prevention programs and staff training in behavior management preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention plans and classroom management.
• Ability to develop and provide training related to effective behavior management.
• Ability to lead group processes and maintain confidentiality with data.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of student discipline policies and plans.
• Training and supporting staff in regard to effective behavior management.
• Maintaining parent communication.
• Collecting, analyzing and providing all behavior management data and statistics.
• Collaborating with school social workers.
• Working as part of the school's behavior management team.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Staff training

Collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

PBIS program

Data tracking systems

Job description

Job Description

The Katherine Thomas High school program serving students with special needs is seeking to hire a full-time Behavior Program Specialist. This is an 11 month position to start as soon as possible. This position will provide in cooperation with the Senior Social Worker, other high school administrators and senior clinical staff, the development, implementation, and monitoring of high school behavior management techniques.

The Katherine Thomas High school program serving students with special needs is seeking to hire a full-time Behavior Program Specialist. This is an 11 month position to start as soon as possible. This position will provide in cooperation with the Senior Social Worker, other high school administrators and senior clinical staff, the development, implementation, and monitoring of high school behavior management techniques. The Behavior Program Specialist will provide behavior intervention and behavior management training and feedback to all high school staff; will be responsible for data collection and analysis; will monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and the enforcement of pertinent policies and procedures; and will be responsible for the organization and updating of associated records and documentation.

Responsibilities Willalso Include

• Implementation of student discipline policies and plans


• Training and supporting staff in regard to effective behavior management


• Maintaining parent communication


• Collecting, analyzing and providing all behavior management data and statistics


• Collaborating with school social workers


• Working as part of the school's behavior management team

Required Experience

Requirements for the Behavior Program Specialist include:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, social work, special education, or a closely related field


• At least 5 years of experience working in special education with students with learning disabilities and/or autism


• At least two years of experience implementing PBIS or other positive behavior intervention programs.


• Additional experience with implementing bullying prevention programs and conducting staff training in behavior management techniques preferred


• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills


• Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention plans and classroom management


• Ability to develop and provide training related to effective behavior management


• Ability to effectively lead/facilitate group processes


• Be highly collaborative with strong problem solving and team building skills


• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality, to problem solve, to keep accurate records and analyze data, and to develop positive relationships with students, parents, and staff

Benefits

Why join TLC?

Benefits For The School Behavior Program Specialist

• Leave Benefits - personal and sick leave


• Paid Holidays


• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA


• 403B Plan


• LTD and other Voluntary Benefits


• Free Parking


• Longevity Bonus


• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization


• Continuing education support and reimbursement

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