Behavior Specialist/BCBA (Certified)

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a qualified professional in Special Education to address behavioral needs for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes applying federal/state regulations and collaborating with school personnel, administrators and families.

BCBA credentials and a Tennessee SPED certificate are highly preferred. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently or in teams, and the capability to manage multiple priorities with a

Qualifications

• Tennessee teaching certificate in Special Education preferred.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials preferred.
• Experience addressing behavior for students with disabilities.
• Broad knowledge of Special Education rules and regulations for autism and behavioral/emotional issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, administrators, teachers and parents.
• Able to work both on a team and independently.
• Able to organize multiple priorities and adapt to a flexible schedule.
• Proficient computer and word processing skills to maintain records and required paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BCBA credentials

Tennessee Teaching Certificate (Special Education)

Tools

Word processing

Job description

• Must meet all health, physical and background check requirements.
• Prefer a current Tennessee Teaching Certificate in at least one area of Special Education and/or have Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials.
• Have successful teaching or other relevant experience addressing behavior for students with disabilities.
• Possess a broad knowledge of and ability to apply all Special Education Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining to interventions, programs and placement of eligible students with autism and/or moderate to severe behavioral and/or emotional problems.
• Strong Interpersonal skills-ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people (i.e., students, school administrators, teachers, other professionals in the school and community, support staff, parents, etc.)
• Able to take direction; work both on a team and independently.
• Able to organize multiple priorities and work on a flexible schedule.
• Possess sufficient computer and word processing skills necessary to maintain records and complete required documents and other paperwork related to the position.