Behavior Specialist

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

EAP

Job summary

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation in Evansville, IN, is seeking a Behavior Support/Behavior Specialist to implement tiered supports for PK-12 students. The role begins at Fairlawn Elementary School and may move to other sites based on need.

The position is 183 days per year, 7.25 hours daily, with a starting salary range of $45,765 to $68,644 plus a $5,000 annual BCBA stipend for certified specialists. Eligible staff receive comprehensive insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis or related fields; Associate's degree required.
• Experience working with PK-12 students; knowledge of child and adolescent cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral development and function-based plans.
• Must have a valid driver's license for travel to multiple schools.

Responsibilities

• Support Tier I behavior support practices using data to inform prevention and intervention.
• Collaborate with MTSS teams to implement evidence-based interventions.
• Record data and interventions using tablets/computers per district standards.
• Develop, review and modify student support plans including function-based plans.
• Provide workshops and trainings on behavior support strategies.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis or related fields; Associate's degree required

Job description

Position Details:

Behavior Support/ Behavior Specialist
Scheduled for 183 days per school year, 7.25 hours per day. The position follows the approved school calendar for holidays. The position will begin at Fairlawn Elementary School and may be placed in another location based on student needs.

Salary:

$45,765 - $68,644 based on credentials and years of experience in the field.
A $5,000 annual stipend will be granted to specialists who hold a BCBA certification.

Insurance:

EVSC offers four (4) Anthem medical insurance plans. Medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Click here to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period.
Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSCHealth & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provideprimary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member.
Additional Benefits:
EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for:

• Sick Time
• Personal Business Days

This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.
Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity.
EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.

SUMMARY:

Behavior Specialist develop behavior plans and interventions, provide direct support to students to assist with effecting positive social, emotional,behavioral, and neurodevelopmental changes, supporting and coaching staff to improve overall behavior proficiency, providing supportive interventions to families, and working with community partners to develop and maintain a continuum of supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and model implementation of Tier I behavior support practices within assigned schools. This includes the use of data to inform prevention and intervention practices.
• Work with school level teams to utilize universal screening protocols, identify students with delays in executive functioning, and/or self-regulation skills, and assign students to intervention groups based on the root cause of the delay.
• Demonstrate proficiency and skill in providing support to students including, but not limited to; behavior support practices, de- sca la tion, teaching and practicing positive coping skills and self-regulation, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
• Support the MTSS teams within assigned schools.
• Proficiently perform the skills and procedures as outlined in Safe Crisis Management when necessary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions linked to the root cause of the students' social, emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral challenge.
• Utilize observation, qualitative, and quantitative data to determine the root cause of student challenges.
• Collect data, as needed, to evaluate programming and to support the development of function based or other behavior plans.
• Facilitate small group instruction with students that focuses on developing specific self-regulation skills.
• Use tablets and/or computers to record intervention programs, data, and adhering to school system standards for scheduling and time submission.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, implement, review, and modify student support plans. This includes TIER II and function based plans for students in general education and special education settings.
• Plan and implement small group or individual skill development sessions, scheduled refueling breaks, and scheduled check-in/check-out sessions, as part of each school's multi-tiered system of support.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to increase knowledge and skills to improve social, emotional, cognitive and academic outcomes for all students.
• Provide workshops, training, in-service presentations for behavior support strategies.
• Establish positive and productive relationships through flexible collaboration with administrators, teachers, students, and families.
• Attend regular check-ins with district support.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with students who have intensive behavioral, social, emotional, and/or cognitive needs.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of school trustee's policies.
• Ability to apply theoretical and research based knowledge to a student's individual and classroom program.
• Ability to react to changes in temperament quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of students.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and continually change schedules.
• Ability to de- scalate conflicting situations.
• Ability to pass all sections of the Safe Crisis Management certification annually and use physical interventions with proficiency.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in allforms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organizedwith attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise students. Supervise interns when assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis or related fields; Associate's degree required in related field. Experience working with students in a PK-12 setting preferred. Knowledge of child and adolescent cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral and physical development, assessment, mental health, and development of function based plans required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid driver's license for travel to multiple schools when necessary.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general written material, professional journals, and state and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, behavior plans, behavior goals, correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information regarding evaluations.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, parents or the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co- workers, parents, and school staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to score and interpret rating scales.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret data trends.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization does not exist.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to generalize behavior principles to a specific situation.
• Ability to assess antecedents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to utilize physical interventions proficiently, safely, and when indicated. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech and hearing. Requires vision to read goals and to read non- verbal reactions of the students. Occasionally requires quick movement and the ability to protect self and student from physical harm. Requires the ability to drive a car from site to site throughout the day. Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print. Must frequently bend, reach above the head, as well as forward, and use fine motor skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must prioritize and meet multiple demands from several people.
• The employee must be flexible and adaptable to workload and daily expectations.
• The work may require bending, climbing, and reaching with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY?

If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie Johnson at [e-mail]. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508. The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.