Behavior Specialist
Charter Schools USA
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Works with students whose behavior, school progress, and social skills indicates a need for assistance.
- Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions.
- Provides behavior support and suggestions for classroom management.
- Assists teachers in writing and facilitating Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans/Committee for Academic and Behavioral Supports.
- Assists teachers in developing accommodations and modifications to meet student academic and behavioral needs.
- Maintains and analyzes accurate student behavioral data to assist committees in making informed decisions.
- Serves as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations which are not referred for direct service.
- Meets regularly with building administrators to provide information regarding school wide behavioral trends and concerns.
- Participate as a Crisis Team member after being trained in the program for non-violent crisis intervention.
- Assists teachers and classroom assistants in self-contained classroom for students with Emotional Disabilities(ED) with classroom management, implementation of behavioral plans and community related activities.
- Provides support for ED students who move from self-contained to inclusionary settings.
- Develops and facilitates social skills groups for students.
- Serves as a resource for staff for social skills curriculum.
- Possesses a working knowledge about community agencies and resources.
- Facilitates staff development sessions and parent focus groups.
- Understands and models positive behavioral intervention supports.
- Possesses knowledge of procedures, policies and laws pertaining to special education.
- Consistently displays high standards of confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate parent meeting, conferences and staff development.
- Possesses knowledge of procedures, policies and laws pertaining to special education.
- Consistently displays high standards of confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate parent meeting, conferences and staff development.
- Employee Handbook.
- Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline.
- Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
- Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
- Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
- Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
- Has the ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
- Has the ability to provide a supportive role to the principal.
- Usual office working conditions.
- No physical exertion required.
- Required to sit for long periods of time.
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
- Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.
- This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
- Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
- Possession of valid certification (as appropriate).
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of and commitment to company values.
- Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
- Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
- Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.