Clinical Behavior Specialist

Position Type:
Specialized Services/Behavior Specialist
Date Posted:
1/25/2024
Location:
PCCS district
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
Plymouth-Canton Community SchoolsPOSITION:Clinical Behavior Specialist - 1.0 FTE
General & Special Education - Social/Emotional Learning Project
LOCATION: TBD - K-3 and grade 6
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field (Social worker, Psychologist) with extensive Positive Behavior Support experience.
2. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.
3. Applicants with a strong background in applying principles of ABA are preferred.
4. Minimum of 2 years experience working in educational field.
5. Must be proficient in the use of office technology, equipment, and procedures including Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google Docs, and the internet.
6. Possess strong assessment and organizational skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Complete social emotional learning assessments.
2. Create individual plans based on student need.
3. Implement individual and small group lessons focusing on social/emotional skills.
4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented behavioral intervention and SEL plans, and may modify or change to achieve desired results.
5. Identifies factors in the environment or behavior that lead to patterns in behavior.
6. Assists teachers in identifying needs of students and formulating support plans to manage problematic behaviors and social/emotional needs.
7. Collaborates with staff to monitor the progress of students to determine how to best address long-term individual goals.
8. Assesses the needs of the student, set goals and make behavior plans for teaching these skills and reinforcing new behaviors as they are learned.
9. Demonstrates successful track record of working independently while taking on increased or diverse responsibilities.
10. Demonstrates strong communication skills.
11. Develops and implements behavior programming (skill acquisition and replacement behavior skills) while ensuring linkage with support plan goals for individuals
12. Ensures completion of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
13. Promotes programs to enhance and increase student's independence.
14. Participates in and model the delivery of routine, daily behavior management of students and assume the lead role in behavior crisis management as needed.
15. Collects, records, interprets, and monitors data on student behaviors and progress on behavior programming.
16. Completes service logs to substantiate implementation and support plans as needed.
17. Experience in working with ABA strategies and knowing behavioral techniques.
18. Participates with the District Support Team to build capacity in collecting data for functional behavior assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
19. Develops and provides professional development for behavioral analysis and implementation for the district.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.
START DATE: As soon as possible.
SALARY: PCEA Salary Schedule
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Shonta Langford, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
• Two current letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
• Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate/State license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE: Open until filled
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