Behavior Specialist

Company : Neighborhood Charter Schools

Job Type : Full Time

Bronx, Ny

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Job Description - Behavior Specialist

Mission of NCS
Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child. Our students, who will include autistic children, will become independent learners and critical thinkers, will acquire the academic skills that they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools, and will exhibit the social and emotional skills that will allow them to reach their full potential. Job Summary:
The Behavior Specialist will be responsible for building and executing systems and procedures to ensure NCS is providing the most ideal learning environment for our diverse range of students, particularly those students who struggle behaviorally. This means they will be an expert in theories of classroom management, responsive classroom practices, and restorative justice practices. The Behavior Specialist will work with school teams to lead systems around creating strong Tier III behavioral systems across the network. The Behavior Specialist will be responsible for building the vision of strong and effective tier III behavior intervention plans and coaching leaders and staff around the implementation of these plans. The Behavior Specialist will create strong systems around progress monitoring for behavior intervention plans and other Tier III supports in place. They will also manage and coach all paraprofessionals. The behavior specialist will provide direct support as needed to our tier III students. Qualifications
Strong data-analysis skills
Organized
Efficient
Model consistent professionalism
Strong and proven track record of running adult professional development
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
High capacity for problem-solving in ever-changing settings
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across lines of difference
Familiarity and experience with conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Knowledge of Special Education laws
Strong knowledge of best practices for students with disabilities, specifically Autistic students
Masters in relevant field (required); preference for candidates who hold current and valid NY State certification in teaching special education, school psychologist, or other relevant title
Past work in an urban setting (preferred)
Knowledge of social thinking curriculum (preferred)
Bilingual (preferred)
Certified in CPI (preferred)
Culture
Please add Responsibilities
Behavior Programming and Progress Monitoring
Develop structure and systems for data collection and analysis
Develop the standard of excellence for BIPs at NCS.
Including: Development, training, execution, progress monitoring, follow up, and streamlined communication around each BIP.
Oversee Tier III Behavior Support Plans with culture staff.
Observe, trial strategies, and train staff on the plan.
Coordinate Tier III referrals
Coordinate parent contact for FBA Consent (if needed)
Coordinate observation and data collection plan
Train teachers in data collection methods
Coordinate/lead Lagging Skills Assessments and student interviews
Develop safety plans as needed for Tier III students
Direct observation/data collection for all Tier III referrals
Write reports for FBA/BIP and submit reports to CSE
Provide coaching and consultation to culture staff to ensure effective plans are in place and being continuously monitored
Partner with school leadership on data collection and referral process
Create a data collection calendar to schedule annual IEP review dates and observations
Staff Development and Coaching
Create teacher resource guides for behavior support, IEP/BIP snapshots, etc.
Develop Meet your students orientations with all teachers to orient them to BIP/IEPs/and Tier III referral process
Provide live coaching and feedback for teachers on behavior strategies and in-the-moment interventions around specifically tier III and BIPS.
Perform BIP fidelity checks and provide written feedback around recommended strategies.
Train leaders and teachers around best practices around intensive behaviors and supports
Liaising between NCS and outside agencies
Complete behavioral observation ratings and documentation as provided by the agency to the school.
Delegate communication between school and outside providers as needed.
Facilitate communication and coordination around outside programming for scholars as needed.
Student and Family Interfacing
Develop crisis response procedures and systems for communication.
When on-site, assist with crisis behaviors in the moment.
Work side by side with counselors and social workers to provide mental health supports to scholars.
Build strong relationships with our families that include heavy communication around scholar progress.
Work with counselors and social workers to ensure that families are supported and have access to outside resources.
Conduct evaluations for students on an as-needed basis. Including but not limited to: Functional Behavioral Assessments.
Co-Supervising Paraprofessionals
Develop onboarding and training process
Provide ongoing live coaching and feedback
Perform BIP fidelity checks
Create performance assessment rating system
Perform continuous performance monitoring and feedback
Coordinate with agency re: professional issues
Create plan to coordinate coverage plans for call-outs and absences
Sign time sheets weekly
Oversee interviews/hiring of paraprofessionals
Case Management
Provide updated progress monitoring as needed for all tier III students
Assist the Special Education Team as needed with:
Communication with the CSE
Leading IEP meetings
Parent communication around upcoming IEP meetings, evaluations, referrals
Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Minimum Bachelors Degree
Knowledge in: Writing Behavior Intervention Plan (BIPs)
Knowledge in: Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
Knowledge in: Experience working with ASD children Requisition #clx94hsbrau440pok9wd1z09z