Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Realize the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.
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Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
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Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and Skill Acquisition Programs
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Record, track, provide documentation of behavioral incidents, and analyze progress toward goals to complete quarterly progress reports
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Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
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Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
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Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
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Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
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Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
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Facilitate communication with parents.
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Conduct assessments such as Functional Behavior Assessments, VB MAPP, and Essentials for Living
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Attend IEP Meetings
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Provide supervision and ongoing professional development to behavior technicians
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Master’s degree in a related field is required
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Behavior Specialist License required
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Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
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Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
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Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.
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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
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Report to work on time
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Sign in and out of the office daily
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Attend faculty meetings
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Uphold school vision and mission
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Participate as a member of the Graham Academy community
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Provide positive and constructive feedback to peers
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Do not speak negatively about colleagues, students, families or third parties
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Uphold student privacy and integrity
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Refrain from having conversations around students instead of engaging with students
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Upholding appropriate role modeling for students
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Show interest and care to all students
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Use Active listening skills
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Make student safety a priority - know student allergies
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Be consistent with students and peers in upholding school expectations for all students and community
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Meet all deadlines
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Be present with your efforts
