Behavior Specialist at Lafayette School District - California
About the Employer
The Lafayette School District is a TK-8 school district, serving 3,220 students across four elementary schools and one middle school. Our schools have earned California’s Distinguished School Awards and have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. We embrace a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering continuous learning and providing a global perspective based upon a foundation of respect and inclusion. Lafayette students learn in a beautiful setting, with open campuses, green space, and modernized facilities. Our schools enjoy generous support from our community, our parents, and our local education foundation. Our students and staff benefit from low classroom sizes and aides in all elementary classrooms, rich elective and enrichment offerings, a focus on student and staff wellness, strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and a full continuum of Special Education and other student support services. We invite you to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of site administrator and direction of the Director of Student Services, the Behavior Specialist provides support, training, consultation, and assessment to site administrators and staff in support of special and general education students with behavioral challenges. In the course of his/her duties, the Behavior Specialist will work collaboratively with other service providers, conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA’s), develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP’s) and behavior related goals, assist in the training of teachers and special services assistants, attend IEP meetings as needed and conduct related work as required.
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LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Director, Special Education, to provide behavior intervention assistance to special education students and staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Provides behavioral assessments, including functional analysis for referred students.
- Develops behavioral intervention plans in conjunction with staff and families.
- Trains staff in the implementation of behavioral plans using strategies such as modeling and coaching.
- Provides consultation to staff regarding the application of behavioral principles and general class management.
- Provides staff development.
- Provides assistance to special education teams in the application of intensive behavioral intervention as an appropriate instructional strategy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Applied behavior analysis and its application to school learning and school behavior management.
- Appropriate instructional strategies for students with autism and other communication and social disabilities.
- Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for 3-14 year olds.
- Appropriate instructional strategies for a variety of handicapping conditions including autism, emotional disturbance, mental retardation and other health impairments.
- Special education regulations and timelines.
Skills:
- In parent education.
- In writing appropriate assessment reports and goals and objectives.
- Necessary to work with staff members as a team player.
Ability to:
- Provide staff development and ongoing training in principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Complete a functional analysis, write, and implement positive behavioral intervention plans.
- Be flexible when working with students, family and staff.
Education:
Appropriate California Services credential.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid CA PPS Credential in School Psychology Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Human Development, Social Work, Rehabilitation or related field preferred Resume Cover Letter Recent letters of reference
Experience Desired: ? At least three (3) years of experience pertaining to duties listed, including experience in staff development and in-service training ? Five (5) years of experience in school settings
Valid CA PPS Credential in School Psychology Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Human Development, Social Work, Rehabilitation or related field preferred Resume Cover Letter Recent letters of reference
Experience Desired: ? At least three (3) years of experience pertaining to duties listed, including experience in staff development and in-service training ? Five (5) years of experience in school settings
Application Deadline
6/13/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/7/2023
Contact
Pat Gargiulo
925-927-3500
925-927-3500
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
68,856 - 102,054 Range - plus 1000 Masters Stipend
Length of Work Year
193 days
Employment Type
Full Time