Behavior Support Specialist - Portage, United States - Kalamazoo RESA

Kalamazoo RESA

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Portage, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Division:
Special Education

Position Type:

Specialized Instructional Services

10 Month

Work Hours:
M-F 7:30 - 4:00

(Job Grade: 17)

Summary:

Models and teaches implementation of behavioral strategies to parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Complies with Kalamazoo RESA's Seclusion and Restraint Policy and coaches others about policy and procedures
Coaches individual staff and teams in classroom management strategies and behavior support plan implementation
Collaborates with colleagues to build capacity in staff in local districts and center based programs
Designs individual positive behavior support plan with input from parents and staff
Demonstrates the implementation of the plan while working individually with the student
Monitors the implementation of the plan by teachers and paraprofessionals
Monitors the safe use of physical restraints
At times the employee may be involved in physical restraint of a student as a last resort intervention to keep others safe
Collects and maintains data on the frequency of physical restraint usage.
Develops techniques for documenting the effectiveness of the behavior plan
Generates reports documenting the effectiveness of the behavior plan
Reports on student's beh avior at IEP meetings
Meets with staff from other school districts to generalize the plan's effectiveness in other settings
Works in the homes of students to educate parents about behavioral strategies
Responds to emergency situations where students are a cting out
Develops and presents training to staff regarding positive support strategies
Regular and consistent attendance
Other duties may be assigned

Minimum skills and education required:

Teacher certification in special education, related behavioral psychology degree or, if funding requires, a limited license psychologist and four years of experience working with children who have special needs.
Knowledge of positive behavioral support.

Preferred Skills and Education:

Preferred credentialing as certified behavioral analyst.
Teaching certification, limited license, or registration as required.
Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness, and anti racism
Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultures
Ability to discuss cultural differences with colleagues and clients
Ability to assess one's own strengths and limitations or challenges and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions
Ability to write reports, correspondence, and documentation
Ability to use information from data collection in decision making
Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
Effectively present information in front of groups.
Attitude of acceptance and esteem for students
Ability to communicate effectively including listening
Develops and maintains atmosphere of teamwork
Keeps team including administrator abreast of caseload status
Presents information in a manner that maintains student's attention, and which encourages their engagement
Maintains confidentiality
Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
Practices safe work habits
Uses equipment and material properly
Ability to travel to sites within Kalamazoo County

Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.

Pay:
$43, $95,546.00 per year

Benefits: