Behavior Interventionist - Hattiesburg, United States - Hattiesburg Public School District

Description

Position Type:
High School Teaching


Date Posted:
4/22/2024


Location:
Hattiesburg High School


Closing Date:
until filled


TITLE:

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, Social Work
or a related field
2. Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support and interventions
3. Experience in a related field


SUPERVISES:
N/

A


REPORTS TO:
Supervising Administrator


JOB GOAL:
Behavior specialists are responsible for generating in both regular education setting as well
as those students implementing programs to effect a change in behavioral and social problems for students
eligible for severely emotionally disturbed and autistic programs; (s) he is also available for consultation
to school personnel and parents of these students


TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to: 1. Assisting in programs for these students that are consistent with the total educational philosophy
and goals of the School Board
2. Continuing professional growth through educational meetings, visiting related facilities, reading
professional literature, and exchanging ideas among the district staff
3. Working in coordination with other teachers and administrators in planning and developing the
Behavioral Program
4. Working as a team member in the development and implementation of inclusion procedures
5. Conducting workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management
techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective
relationships with special education students.
6. Participating as a team member in the identification of social/behavioral problems
7. Assisting with, implementing, and following up on behavioral management programs for students
to affect behavioral and social changes
8. Participating in the development of the individual educational programs for these students
9. Participating as a team member in the evaluation of student progress
10. Assisting other professionals with student crisis intervention
11. Planning and conferring with the classroom teacher(s) of these students as requested concerning
any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting the students
12. Developing and conducting in-service activities regarding techniques for behavioral changes,
social, or personal problems of students
13. Assisting the teachers of these students with the development of crisis prevention plans
14. Providing training for paraprofessionals with the programs in the areas of behavior management
skills and affective education
15. Coordinating and conducting individual parent education and counseling sessions with the parents
of these students
16. Assisting parents in locating and obtaining community resources which are available to these
students and their families
17. Updating and maintaining information concerning parent training
18. Assisting in developing and maintaining home-school relations in crisis situations with these

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students
19. Completing reports for appropriate local and state educational agencies
20. Assisting with the development and maintenance of program evaluation procedures
21. Assisting with case-management and team problem-solving with other behavioral specialists,
agency personnel, and other appropriate professionals on a regular basis
22. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
23. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
24. Performs other duties as assigned


TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees


EVALUATION:
Annually