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Full-Time Behavior Support Specialist, Area Special Education Cooperative
Posted on 2024-03-19 10:04:09 AM
Listing expires 2024-05-18 12:00:00 AM
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AREA SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE
Full-Time – Behavior Support Specialist is available Fall 2024, position open until filled.
180-day contract
Flexible with where you reside as we provide services to 11 member school districts: Ada-Borup-West, Climax-Shelly, East Grand Forks, Fertile-Beltrami, Fosston, Red Lake County Central, Red Lake Falls, Stephen-Argyle Central, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo, and Win-E-Mac
Competitive Compensation based on degree and experience
Health & Life Insurance, Sick & Personal Leave, 403B Matching and TRA
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Behavior Support Specialist provides support to staff working with students with the most behaviors to utilize research-based strategies for effective behavior intervention specific to the student needs.
MAIN AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Consult staff in the implementation of behavior intervention skills/methods. Provide follow-up coaching on training provided directly or through other vendors.
Develops and implements appropriate assessments and behavior intervention methods
Share results of assessments and observations with all team members.
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of behavior support plans and making necessary adjustments to ensure implementation with fidelity.
Develop methods to facilitate use of research-based behavior intervention strategies across the cooperative.
Perform other duties as assigned. Examples may include:
Assist special education teachers with writing IEPs.
Coordinate professional development opportunities within classrooms, districts, and across the cooperative
Review services and programming for students with disabilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
Degree in one of the Behavior Sciences such as School Psychologist, Counselor, or Social Worker or Special Education Licensure (preference to EBD, ASD, or DCD licensures)
Preferred qualification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
Experience in special education or related field
Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies including the use of Restrictive Procedures
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of behavior analytics and behavior intervention strategies
Comprehensive knowledge of effective strategies to create change across multiple settings (for students and staff)
Considerable knowledge of crisis intervention and working with challenging behaviors
Communication skills to communicate verbally and in writing with parents, school staff, employers, and outside agencies
Able to gather data, analyze the data, and share the results
Able to maintain confidentiality and adhere to regulations outlined by FERPA
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Tiffany Litman (218) 773-0315 or tlitman@asec.net.
Send a cover letter, resume and transcripts to: Area Special Education Cooperative, 1505 Central Avenue NW, East Grand Forks MN 56721; asecoffice@asec.net; or fax (218) 773-0924.