Data-Driven Behavior Support Lead - Special Education

Edgewood; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood in Elizabeth City, NC seeks an Exceptional Children Behavior Support Lead to foster a positive learning environment and resolve behavior problems impacting student learning. You will monitor grants, provide data-based behavior support, and train staff in deescalation and crisis response.

The role requires a Master’s degree and experience with behavioral disorders, with responsibilities spanning collaboration with school teams and district-level committees to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Human Services or a related field Preferred
• Experience working with students with behavioral disorders
• Classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance of PRC 29 Grant; maintain and submit all records required by NCDPI
• Attend Regional Behavior Support Meetings
• Complete observations
• Complete a variety of assessments to assist school teams in decision making
• Provide data-based behavioral consultation to teachers and school teams
• Develop and write required reports
• Train staff in best practice methods (including deescalation and physical restraint)
• Assist schools with developing crisis teams and crisis response protocols
• Serve as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues by modeling and coaching
• Support policies, rules and regulations established by Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools
• Work cooperatively and communicate with the principal, school counselor, nurse, staff, students and parents towards a positive school climate
• Participate in or lead professional development for positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies
• Participate on district level teams/committees as requested
• Work successfully and positively with identified students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs
• Ensure that IEP Behavioral mandates are fulfilled
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Standing for long periods

Physical agility

Follow directions

Courteous and professional

Relationship building

Motivate students

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

Experience with behavioral disorders

Classroom teaching experience

Job description

Edgewood in Elizabeth City, NC seeks an Exceptional Children Behavior Support Lead to foster a positive learning environment and resolve behavior problems impacting student learning. You will monitor grants, provide data-based behavior support, and train staff in deescalation and crisis response.

The role requires a Master’s degree and experience with behavioral disorders, with responsibilities spanning collaboration with school teams and district-level committees to improve student outcomes.