Summary

Description

Full-Time – Behavior Support Specialist is available Fall 2024, position open until filled.
Summary of Position:

• 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 SUMMARY:

• 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 trainings 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:

• Special Education Licensure (preference to EBO, ASD, or DCD licensures) or degree in one of the behavior sciences such as school psychologist, counselor, or social worker
• 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.