Beyond Camp Behavior Support/Co-Director

Description

Job Title/Department: Beyond Camp Behavior Support/Co-Director

Employee Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Camp Director

Summary

Julie Billiart Schools is a network of schools serving children grades K-8 with special learning

challenges. Currently we have campuses in Akron, Brecksville, Lyndhurst and Westlake that offer

unique learning environments for students with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, specific learning

deficiencies and social learning challenges. We are Catholic, non-public schools that welcome

diverse faith traditions.

Job Purpose

The primary function of the Behavior Support/Co-Director role is to provide behavioral support

service delivery options to meet the needs of students. The Behavior Support will collaborate

with teachers, counselors, and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for

students who require consistent behavioral support throughout the day. In addition,

organizational duties are expected to ensure the camp operates as normal in collaboration with

the Camp Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a list of primary duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as

needed. Reasonable accommodations can be made for employees with qualified disabilities

who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship on the

organization or other employees.

• Assist Beyond Camp staff in developing behavioral therapy programs.
• Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.
• Maintain highly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic record keeping practices.
• Provide consultation, training, and assistance to instructional team members in strategies and methodologies for working with students who have behavioral, adaptive, and/or social/communication challenges.
• After completion of approved Crisis Intervention training, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors.
• When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors.
• Seek creative options to ensure continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings.
• Collaborate with families as appropriate.
• Assist with transferring IEP goals into the Google Doc used by teachers for data collection.
• Monitor weekly to ensure data collection quotas are met.
• Create progress reports and graphs for parents to be sent home at the end of Beyond Camp.
• Create and teach weekly social skills lessons for groups. If unable to attend the scheduled meeting (due to working with a student), share all materials with teachers for lesson delivery.
• Lead morning meetings: Daily activities, songs, celebrations, affirmations, and prayer.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Camp Director.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Education Required:

? Minimum of a high school diploma, with formal training in Behavioral Support

Intervention or Intervention Specialist.

? In process or obtained Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or Board

Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred.

Experience:

? Minimum of two years of recent experience working with individuals who have

behavioral and social/communication challenges.

? Knowledge of early childhood and autism assessment tools and procedures, along with a

thorough understanding of child development.

? Experience developing positive behavior support plans and programs; experience

teaching social interaction and play skills.

? Knowledge of current methods and techniques in applied behavior analysis and discrete

trial training.

? Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, and professionals.

? Competence in analyzing assessment results, designing appropriate individual treatment

plans and behavioral programs, and monitoring progress.

? Ability to work effectively as a team member, demonstrate flexibility, and a desire to

learn new skills and improve professional qualifications.

Qualifications Required:

? Strong communication skills to work with a diverse team.

? Basic computer skills and the ability to use required software.

? Ability to problem-solve and assist in decision-making, including during emergencies.

? Ability to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and

seclusion.

? Ability to work productively to develop relationships with students, families, and other

support personnel.

? Creative abilities with strong organizational and time management skills.

? Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

? Maintain a high level of organization for file maintenance and record-keeping

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the job include, standing, sitting, walking and lifting of up to 30

pounds. This position requires being indoors and outdoors, sometimes exposed to typically

weather characteristic of the region.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of

the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job

description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications or

physical demands associated with the position.

Julie Billiart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Julie Billiart Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.