Behavior Specialist-Brooklyn Pk
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Title: Behavior Specialist-Brooklyn Pk
Department: TEACH Institute
Campus Location: Brooklyn Park
Salary Range: $30.10/hr
Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.
Hours Per Week: 10 hrs/week
Position Type: Hourly and Temporary, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Behavior Specialist provides guidance, support, and practical strategies to parents located in the Brooklyn Park area through programming associated with the TEACH Institute at Anne Arundel Community College. The primary goal is to empower parents, helping them become confident, effective and emotionally connected caregivers. Additionally, the Behavior Specialist develops curriculum, connects families with resources, and conducts progress tracking in conjunction with grants and other contracts funded through parent initiatives. Specific duties include referral-based parent coaching, including child observations, development/delivery of parent education programming, diligent record keeping and ongoing professional development.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct behavioral assessment, through observation, assessment, and one on one coaching
Meet with parents to develop behavior management plans/goals
Support and assist throughout the implementation of management plans
Monitor and track children's progress
Provide resources, consultation and additional training
Provide parent support via phone, email or in person
Refer parents to resources and other professionals as needed
Parent Education Programming
Coordinate with representatives from various external partners/clients to tailor programming, classes and training to meet quality education objectives
Develop parent education programming to include child development and effective parenting strategies
Present parent education programming in multiple formats (in person and online)
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Minimum of two years of relevant experience
Ability to work effectively with diverse students and families
Strong understanding of child development and family systems
Knowledge of community parenting resources and services
Ability to work independently and within a team
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and time-management skills
Proficiency in using educational technology and digital resources
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college''s excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.
In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.