School
Northwest Georgia Charter Academy
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides consultation, coaching, classroom support and behavioral strategies for classroom teachers, administrators, and staff.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Assist teachers to create appropriate learning environments and develop effective classroom management practices and procedures.
- Facilitates a review of data and engage in problem solving to address behavior related needs.
- Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments, develops Behavior Support Plans and provides coaching to teachers with implementation.
- Monitors data, data collection, and implementation of Behavior Support Plans.
- Provides and or facilitates professional learning to local school staff, administrators and other district personnel related to student behavior.
- Evaluates and communicates the effectiveness of behavior related strategies and interventions.
- Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with agencies, families, and schools as needed to effectively support the school.
- Participates in professional learning opportunities and researches interventions, resources and methods related to behavior intervention, trauma-informed practices, and creating positive learning environments.
- Provides guidance, modeling, and support to local school staff regarding behavior interventions and implementation of behavior plans.
- Works with the administrative team to develop restorative practices for behavior related incidents.
- Participates in parent meetings regarding behavior needs of students.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Certain professional and personal characteristics are essential for success. The Behavior Intervention Specialist must:
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior consistent with the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators
- Exhibit a passion for teaching and a belief in the potential of every child
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families
- Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and composure in a dynamic learning environment
- Collaborate productively with peers and contribute positively to the school community
- Display a growth mindset, embracing feedback and pursuing continuous professional growth
- Model empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Credentials
- Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate or Georgia Service Certificate
- Experience in developing and implementing a variety of behavior strategies and interventions for effective programming, including functional behavioral assessments
- Experience implementing strategies for improving social skills
- Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior
- Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports
- Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
- Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction
- Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Preferred Credentials
- BCBA certification
- Prior experience as a school occupational therapist in a public/charter school
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Written and oral communication
- Understanding of applied behavior analysis methodologies and functional behavioral assessment
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and social emotional learning practices
- Understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Knowledge of research-based behavioral interventions and monitoring tools
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, students, families, and other agencies
- Participation in required school trainings to include the EL model of the school
WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Mental and Physical Ongoing Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Mental and Physical Occasional Demands: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally; may be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; travel to other locations as needed for training, supervision, or school events.
Environmental Ongoing Factors: Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise.
Environmental Occasional Factors: Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
- Part-time per week as contracted to fulfill student needs
- Non-Exempt, part-time as contracted
- Calendar as per contracted
- Salary commensurate with experience
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