Summary

Student Support Services | SAIL (Students Achieve Integrated Learning) | Available: 06/10/2024 | Closing: Open until filled

Description

Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, driven Behavior Specialist for our ESY program at SAIL.  This program will meet for a total of 15 days:

  • June 10-13 
  • June 17-18, 20
  • July 8 – 11
  • July 15 – 18

HOURS: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

Qualifications:            

  • The Education District requires an applicant to have one or more of the following licensure: 
    • Licensed Special Education Teacher, preferably in Emotional or Behavior Disorders (EBD). Other Special Education licensure are considered. 
    • Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, or Board Certification Behavior Analyst (BCBA).  
    • Other degrees and licensure may be considered if the individual is skilled in behavioral analysis, functional assessment and crisis intervention.
  • Experience in child behavior and intervention experience strongly preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license to travel between HVED programs and member school district(s). 

Competencies:

  • Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess ability to problem-solve
  • Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
  • Knowledgeable in interpreting and supporting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)  
  • Familiar with PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention plans) 

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

  • Provide classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans.
  • Identify barriers to successful transition and facilitate transition plans.
  • Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student’s learning.
  • Become a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Trainer and facilitate CPI initial and refresher courses for HVED employees and member district employees.
  • Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children’s behavior. 

Working Conditions:  

  • Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.