Interim SPED Behavior Specialist & Trainer

Maury County Public Schools; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury County Public Schools is seeking a qualified professional to collaborate with school staff district-wide to plan and provide behavior-related services for students with disabilities. The role includes consulting on behavioral issues, conducting assessments, and developing intervention plans.

You will train staff on implementation fidelity, support placements for students with severe behaviors, and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsements.
• Valid driver's license.
• 5-7 years of work-related experience.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to school staff concerning behavioral issues occurring with students with disabilities.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments when appropriate.
• Facilitate the development of behavior intervention plans and provide student-specific training to school staff on implementation fidelity.
• Collaborate with district personnel and school teams to recommend appropriate placements for students with severe behaviors.
• Assist in training school staff in proper de-escalation, and restraint/isolation techniques.
• Assist in developing and providing professional development for building-level staff in related field.
• Address parent, student, teacher, and administrator questions and attends IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Current Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsements

Valid driver's license

Job description

Maury County Public Schools is seeking a qualified professional to collaborate with school staff district-wide to plan and provide behavior-related services for students with disabilities. The role includes consulting on behavioral issues, conducting assessments, and developing intervention plans.

You will train staff on implementation fidelity, support placements for students with severe behaviors, and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.