Behaviorist (0.5 FTE) SH26-27

This position is a 0.5 FTE at Halifax Elementary School. The Behaviorist will work as part of the Crisis Team to deliver interventions and provide support to classrooms that promotes the social and emotional development of students.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have one of the following (or similar) credentials: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, LICSW, Psychologist, LMHC, etc.

Prior experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention for students with challenging behavior
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Support Plans
• Implement and train other staff on individualized behavior support plans
• Collect data pertaining to student behavior and efficacy of interventions
• Develop individualized social emotional IEP goals and objectives
• Plan and implement social skills groups
• Facilitate social, play skills, language and appropriate behavior throughout the school day
• Develop and implement skill acquisition programs
• Log student incident reports and time out logs for clinical review team
• Participate in training in relevant areas
• Provide support throughout the school day to ensure the safety of the children in all environments
• Provide classroom coverage when needed
• Execute other duties as necessary and assigned by the building administration

Skills/Requirements (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

• Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
• Must be able to work independently; follow policies and procedures, implement lesson plans developed by the teacher and record corresponding data
• Must be able to work effectively with interruptions and prioritize tasks as unexpected circumstances arise
• Must have mobility required to sufficiently assist students with disabilities with physical needs, personal care, and behavioral challenges.
• Must possess the ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to stand.
• May be required to physically restrain students in situations where there is a risk of serious and imminent harm.

This position is part time (0.5 FTE) and the salary is commensurate with experience and education as defined by the Halifax Teacher contract.