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AREA SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE Full-Time &#8211; 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<mailto: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<mailto:asecoffice@asec.net>; or fax (218) 773-0924.