Behavior Specialist
$64,563–$100,862 year
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Develop intervention plans for students on caseloads and assist in their implementation using appropriate resources and technology to promote critical thinking, problem solving, and pro-social behavior. Provide professional development for staff on evidence-based strategies to foster positive classroom environments. Assist teachers in identifying and developing individualized behavioral interventions to change behaviors and increase academic success using data-driven approaches. Collect data on student behaviors and recommend appropriate interventions; assist families and school staff in accessing community resources; refer students to internal and external mental health supports when appropriate. Maintain effective internal communication with principals, teachers, and staff; keep stakeholders informed of progress, incidents, and concerns; complete required paperwork accurately and timely; perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in education, special education, school counseling, school social work, psychology, behavior analysis, or a related field
- Collegiate Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Certificate from the Virginia Department of Education or a license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions, Board of Medicine as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA)
- instructional knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
- ability to apply a gradually progressive system of verbal and non-verbal strategies to effectively de-escalate potentially dangerous situations
- knowledge of behavioral assessment, behavioral principles and strategies
- data collection and interpretation for data-driven behavioral interventions
- recognize mental health concerns and refer individuals for further assistance
- conduct and interpret functional behavioral assessments in development of behavior intervention plans
- maintain frequent, meaningful parental communication and proactive partnerships between student/parent and school district
- demonstrate professional and ethical standards
- develop and present ideas verbally and in writing; establish working relationships with school administrators and general public
- work in a collegial and collaborative manner to promote the school division's mission
- complete required paperwork timely and accurately
- perform other related duties as assigned
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