Teacher Specialist for Behavior Intervention and Supports

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Position Title Teacher Specialist for Behavioral Interventions and Supports FCTA Job Code 420400 Division Academics, Communications, Technology and Student Achievement (ACTS) Grade/Lane TA/Varies Department Student Services FLSA Status Exempt/Professional MSDE Code 12 ROLE The Teacher Specialist for Behavioral Interventions and Supports is primarily responsible for providing direct behavioral interventions and supports to schools. They will provide guidance and supports necessary for staff to meet the behavioral needs of students and promote their ability to access their instructional program. The teacher specialist provides direct support to teachers and students in developing and implementing behavioral interventions and supports for students and also monitors the effectiveness of these interventions and supports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reporting directly to the Coordinator of Behavioral Interventions and Supports, the Teacher Specialist for Behavioral Interventions and Support performs the following duties: Assists in implementing behavioral interventions and supports. Assists in implementing behavioral services and supports and providing appropriate behavioral strategies, materials, and data collection systems to meet the needs of students with at-risk behaviors and/or behavioral needs. Develops collaborative/consultative relationships with school-based administrators, general and special education service providers, and other FCPS staff. Plans, organizes, and conducts professional learning for school-based staff, related service providers, including the Department of Transportation, and families. Provides school-based support, as requested, to include identifying and modeling effective behavioral interventions. Works with instructional assistants, as appropriate, in providing supports to students demonstrating at-risk behaviors, including modeling and providing them with ongoing training. Collaborates with Special Education Department staff to ensure behavioral supports are appropriate for student IEPs. Assists schools in the FBA/BIP (Functional Behavior Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plan) development process, including training and support to team members as needed. Keeps current with research related to effective behavioral interventions and strategies that support students at risk and students with disabilities who have social/emotional/behavioral needs. Assists the Coordinator in monitoring the implementation of behavioral intervention and support programs to assure consistency across schools, articulation among schools, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Assists in determining program needs to be communicated to the Coordinator. Directs the work of Behavior Support Assistants within their assigned schools, in collaboration with the Coordinator of Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Maintains ongoing record of their support to assigned schools. Assists with transitioning of students to less restrictive environments when school change is involved. Assists the Coordinator, Director and Supervisors of Student Services in performing general administrative functions. Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Director and Supervisors of Student Services. Page 1 of 2 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in special education, psychology, social work or related field. Minimum of Five (5) years successful experience providing services to students, including students who have demonstrated at-risk, behavioral, social and emotional needs. Knowledge of federal and state laws regulating special education. Eligibility for a Maryland Professional Certificate Proficient and distinguished ratings on performance evaluations Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members. Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to relate well to students, parents and colleagues. Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MSDE Administrator I Certificate Certification by the National Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or other appropriate professional organization. Credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Successful experience providing services to students in diverse school settings. Experience providing training to adult learners Experience in the IEP process. Knowledge/experience with computer technology. Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

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