Behavioral Specialist - Cabell County HS-BehavioralSpec-062526

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Specialist for Cabell County High School. This full-time, exempt position involves assessing student behavioral needs, data collection, and developing individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with families and school staff.

The role requires a BA in Psychology or related area, with higher pay for Level II/III credentials. Travel across multiple counties is expected to provide behavioral support services, and

Qualifications

• BA degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Special Education, or related area.
• Ability to observe, review and analyze data, and be able to enhance teaching practices to meet school readiness goals.
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and manage.
• Effective computer, written and verbal communication, and effective critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid Driver’s License with safe driving record or State issued ID.
• Must pass required background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assess student behavioral needs and capabilities through observation, data collection, and ongoing evaluation.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate behavioral data, special education reports, service documentation, and required daily records.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with families, teachers, staff, caregivers, and partner agencies.
• Evaluate progress toward behavioral support goals and determine the effectiveness of intervention strategies.
• Maintain consistent communication with families, caregivers, staff, and appropriate personnel regarding student progress, concerns, and recommended supports.
• Coordinate behavioral support services across Head Start/Early Head Start programs, families, community support systems, and outside agencies.
• Travel throughout Cabell, Wayne, Mason, and Lincoln counties, including homes and program sites, to provide behavioral support services as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to special education.
• Respond professionally and appropriately to emotionally charged situations and report suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment to the proper authorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Observation skills

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation

Education

BA degree in Psychology or related area

MA/MS degree in Psychology or related area

Job description

Behavioral Specialist - Cabell County HS-BehavioralSpec-062526

Behavioral Specialist

Posting Number: HS-BehavioralSpec-062526

Position Time Requirement: Regular, Full-Time, exempt, 12 months

Pay Details (Subject to change)

• Level I: B.A. Degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Special Education, or related area. $21.71/hour
• Level II: B.A. Degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Special Education, or related area plus 15 Graduate hours. $23.68/hour
• Level III: M.A./M.S. Degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Special Education, or related area. $25.88/hour

Qualifications

• B.A. Degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Special Education, or related area.
• Ability to observe, review and analyze data, and be able to enhance teaching practices to meet school readiness goals.
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and manage.
• Effective computer, written and verbal communication, and effective critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid Driver’s License with safe driving record or State issued ID.
• Must pass required background and drug screening.

Key Responsibilities (This is a sampling of duties and responsibilities)

• Assess student behavioral needs and capabilities through observation, data collection, and ongoing evaluation.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate behavioral data, special education reports, service documentation, and required daily records.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with families, teachers, staff, caregivers, and partner agencies.
• Evaluate progress toward behavioral support goals and determine the effectiveness of intervention strategies.
• Maintain consistent communication with families, caregivers, staff, and appropriate personnel regarding student progress, concerns, and recommended supports.
• Coordinate behavioral support services across Head Start/Early Head Start programs, families, community support systems, and outside agencies.
• Travel throughout Cabell, Wayne, Mason, and Lincoln counties, including homes and program sites, to provide behavioral support services as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to special education.
• Respond professionally and appropriately to emotionally charged situations and report suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment to the proper authorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.