Behavior Support Specialist

Division: Special Education

Position Type:

Specialized Instructional Services

10 Month

Work Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:00

(Job Grade: 17)

Summary:

Models and teaches implementation of behavioral strategies to parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with Kalamazoo RESA’s Seclusion and Restraint Policy and coaches others about policy and procedures
• Coaches individual staff and teams in classroom management strategies and behavior support plan implementation
• Collaborates with colleagues to build capacity in staff in local districts and center based programs
• Designs individual positive behavior support plan with input from parents and staff
• Demonstrates the implementation of the plan while working individually with the student
• Monitors the implementation of the plan by teachers and paraprofessionals
• Monitors the safe use of physical restraints
• At times the employee may be involved in physical restraint of a student as a last resort intervention to keep others safe
• Collects and maintains data on the frequency of physical restraint usage.
• Develops techniques for documenting the effectiveness of the behavior plan
• Generates reports documenting the effectiveness of the behavior plan
• Reports on student’s beh avior at IEP meetings
• Meets with staff from other school districts to generalize the plan’s effectiveness in other settings
• Works in the homes of students to educate parents about behavioral strategies
• Responds to emergency situations where students are a cting out
• Develops and presents training to staff regarding positive support strategies
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum skills and education required:

• Teacher certification in special education, related behavioral psychology degree or, if funding requires, a limited license psychologist and four years of experience working with children who have special needs.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral support.

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Preferred credentialing as certified behavioral analyst.
• Teaching certification, limited license, or registration as required.
• Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness, and anti racism
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultures
• Ability to discuss cultural differences with colleagues and clients
• Ability to assess one's own strengths and limitations or challenges and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and documentation
• Ability to use information from data collection in decision making
• Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
• Effectively present information in front of groups.
• Attitude of acceptance and esteem for students
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening
• Develops and maintains atmosphere of teamwork
• Keeps team including administrator abreast of caseload status
• Presents information in a manner that maintains student’s attention, and which encourages their engagement
• Maintains confidentiality
• Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
• Practices safe work habits
• Uses equipment and material properly
• Ability to travel to sites within Kalamazoo County

Apply online at www.kresa.org/jobs

Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.

It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,317.00 - $95,546.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portage, MI 49002 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portage, MI 49002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,317 - $95,546