School Behavioral Specialist & Crisis Intervention

schoolsupportapply-scsk12; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

schoolsupportapply-scsk12 in Mississippi seeks a School Behavioral Specialist to assist in prevention and intervention of disruptive and at-risk student behavior by delivering behavioral services to students, families and staff. The role coordinates diagnostic, educational and therapeutic services and maintains records.

You will support teachers with classroom management, provide crisis counseling, and work with a team of social workers and clinicians to implement interventions and track

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in school psychology, psychology, social work or related field.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Proof of education, training and/or experience required.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan diagnostic, educational and therapeutic service needs for students with emotional/behavior disabilities.
• Design, implement, monitor and follow up on behavioral intervention/prevention strategies.
• Identify and maintain cooperative relationships with resources and agencies providing services for behavioral/mental health issues.
• Provide professional development to teachers on classroom management and positive behavior support.
• Observe and report on classroom management and safety of an emotionally supportive environment.
• Facilitate planning meetings of involved teachers, social workers and clinicians as needed.
• Respond to crisis situations in a safe and caring manner.
• Gather information/data for periodic and special reports documenting activities.
• Perform clerical tasks such as preparing reports and entering data.
• Attend staff or professional meetings and maintain certifications as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Teacher collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in school psychology, psychology, social work or related field

Job description

schoolsupportapply-scsk12 in Mississippi seeks a School Behavioral Specialist to assist in prevention and intervention of disruptive and at-risk student behavior by delivering behavioral services to students, families and staff. The role coordinates diagnostic, educational and therapeutic services and maintains records.

You will support teachers with classroom management, provide crisis counseling, and work with a team of social workers and clinicians to implement interventions and track