Grant-Funded Student Support & Behavior Specialist

Sylvania; Harrison Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a licensed social worker or related mental health professional to support at-risk students in a grant-funded role in Ohio. The position focuses on identifying needs, developing interventions, and collaborating with school teams.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and a certificate or license in social work or related field; experience with children/adolescents and conflict resolution preferred; strong role-modeling and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; MUST hold a certificate or license in Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Therapy, or other mental health services.
• Training and experience in conflict resolution preferred
• Experience working with children and adolescents required
• Ability to motivate non-traditional learners
• Ability to act as a role model
• Demonstrates skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community
• Ability to collaborate effectively with special education staff and student support teams
• Experience or training in development and implementation of behavioral interventions preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with identified and eligible students who are “at risk” due to academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioral issues, including conflicts with others at school
• Develop relationships, interventions, and supports for students experiencing academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges
• Provide support to students and staff in self-contained special education classrooms
• Collaborate with special education staff and student support teams to address student needs and develop appropriate interventions
• Participate in the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Analyses (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Review academic and behavioral goals and make adjustments to interventions and supports as needed
• Coordinate and monitor behavioral interventions and supports for identified students
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Experience with children/adolescents

Motivate non-traditional learners

Role model

Collaboration with SPED staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree; license/certificate in Social Work or related mental health field

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a licensed social worker or related mental health professional to support at-risk students in a grant-funded role in Ohio. The position focuses on identifying needs, developing interventions, and collaborating with school teams.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and a certificate or license in social work or related field; experience with children/adolescents and conflict resolution preferred; strong role-modeling and collaboration skills are essential.