Specialist, Behavior

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

Local Title : SPECIALIST, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION BEHAVIOR

State Title : Behavior Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB GOAL :

To work directly with students who require intensive behavioral strategies in order to progress in general curriculum and toward Individual Education Plan goals. To provide training and support for instructional staff responsible for the education of students.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis, School Psychology, Florida Teacher Certification in Exceptional Student Education or closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching, or similar direct experience, with students who demonstrate behaviors associated with Autism, and students who have severe emotional and behavioral difficulties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of research, current trends, and best practices in fields associated with successful teaching of students who demonstrate behaviors associated with Autism, and students who have severe emotional and behavioral difficulties. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written forms. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in fields of behavior management, applied behavior analysis, appropriate instructional interventions. Ability to demonstrate successful instructional practices and behavioral interventions. Ability to participate in determination of a manifestation of disability. Ability to complete and assist in the implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Ability to collaborate with instructional staff, parents, administrators, and others regarding successful implementation of FBA, BIP, and Individual Education Plans (IEP). Ability to collect, analyze and present data. Ability to actively participate in transition of individual students from one - on - one direct interventions to less restrictive instructional settings. Ability to collaboratively support and train instructional staff during transition. Ability to provide support to general and special educators on accommodations, modifications, instructional practices and accessing the general curriculum. Ability to take part in professional development activities.

REPORTS TO :

Director of Exceptional Student Education, Director of Student Services, or Principal

SUPERVISES : N / A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. Traveling in personal car from school to school on an itinerant schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Board approved : Revised :

07 / 08 / 2002

05 / 14 / 2007

06 / 12 / 2018

10 / 26 / 2021

05 / 20 / 2025

SALARY SCHEDULE : SAMP

PAY GRADE : C09

SHORT TITLE : ICD066

STATE JOB TITLE : 63105

Pay Scale

Approved Budget Annual Salary Range : $54,881 - $60,620