Esy - Behavior Specialist - Spectrum

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
3/21/2023

Location:
SPECTRUM

Date Available:
06/19/2023

Closing Date:
Open until filledHiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, driven Behavior Specialist for our ESY program at SPECTRUM. This program will meet for a total of 16 days:

June 19-21, 2023 | 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
June 22, 2023 | 8:15 am - 2:45 pm
June 26-28, 2023 | 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
June 29, 2023 | 8:15 am - 2:45 pm
July 10-12, 2023 | 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
July 13, 2023 | 8:15 am - 2:45 pm
July 17-19, 2023 | 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
?July 20, 2023 | 8:15 am - 2:45 pm

Qualifications:

• The Education District requires an applicant to have one or more of the following licensure:
  • Licensed Special Education Teacher, preferably in Emotional or Behavior Disorders (EBD). Other Special Education licensure are considered.
  • Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, or Board Certification Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
  • Other degrees and licensure may be considered if the individual is skilled in behavioral analysis, functional assessment and crisis intervention.
• Experience in child behavior and intervention experience strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license to travel between HVED programs and member school district(s).

Competencies:

• Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess ability to problem-solve
• Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
• Knowledgeable in interpreting and supporting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
• Familiar with PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention plans)

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Provide classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans.
• Identify barriers to successful transition and facilitate transition plans.
• Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student's learning.
• Become a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Trainer and facilitate CPI initial and refresher courses for HVED employees and member district employees.
• Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children's behavior.

Working Conditions:

• Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL), that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. The SAIL program is located in Kellogg. Along with this program, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!