Specialist: Behavioral Intervention

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist. This role involves managing student behavior, implementing discipline plans, and providing training to staff, students, and parents. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in education and at least one year of teaching experience. Familiarity with behavior management strategies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• One year of exemplary teaching or related experience required.
• Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license from Maryland State Department of Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal in managing student behavior.
• Develop and implement school-wide discipline plan.
• Provide training on behavior management to students and parents.
• Observe students to understand their behavior.
• Counsel students on positive behavior techniques.
• Consult with staff to develop behavior intervention plans.
• Monitor student behavior data and prepare reports.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with challenging students

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of behavior management strategies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Specialist: Behavioral Intervention

Job Summary

Assists the principal in the management of student behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Helps develop, implement and maintain a school-wide discipline plan.
• Provides staff development to staff members on effective classroom management/behavior intervention strategies.
• Provides training on behavior management to parents and students.
• Observes students in their classrooms and other activities to gain a better understanding of the students and their behavior.
• Counsels students individually or in small groups on positive behavior techniques.
• Consults with school staff members to develop appropriate behavior intervention plans for individual students.
• Facilitates conferences with students, parents and staff in matters related to student behavior.
• Monitors student behavior data and prepares necessary reports.
• Serves on school teams as determined by the school principal.
• Keeps current on effective behavior management programs and strategies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• One (1) year exemplary teaching experience or related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated skills and the ability to participate as an effective, contributing member of a school team.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills to relate effectively with challenging students, parents and professional colleagues.
• Knowledge of strategies and techniques for de-escalating verbally aggressive students.
• Experience working with a diverse student/community population.
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Work Environment & Travel

Location: Office, school or similar indoor environment over 2/3 of the time.

Travel requirements: N/A.