Job Responsibilities:

• Observe students in the classroom, provide support and assist in the collection of data.
• Develop/Implement/Monitor specific behavior management/intervention strategies and acquisition program procedures in the classroom.
• Develop/Implement/Monitor social skills groups in classrooms in partnership with the education/behavior team as needed.
• Train teachers and staff on behavior management strategies
• Implement emergency restraint of student/child as needed in the event of danger to child or others and in adherence with all state and federal guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Improvement Plan (BIP) for students.
• Attend IEP/IFSP/Behavior meetings as needed.
• Keep abreast/communicate promising best practices/developments related to behavior and changes in state and federal laws related to behavior policies.
• Provide in-service training to administrators, teachers, and parents on selected topics (e.g., descalation of behavior, basic behavior principles, basic teaching methodologies, noncompliance, disruptive behavior, aggressive behavior, self-injurious behavior, and stereotypic behavior).
• Maintain communication with parents regarding student progress.
• Track and maintain data on MTSS process including open consents, development, and implementation of behavior plans.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Training:

Bachelor Degree or Higher – Preferably in Behavior Analysis or Exceptional Student Education

AND

Florida Statement of Eligibility in ESE

CPI Trained (Current)

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years teaching or direct experience (including internship) working with students with ASD/behavior challenges preferred.
• Experience collecting, analyzing and utilizing behavior data.
• Experience assessing, developing, and implementing behavior intervention plans and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and successfully perform clinical behavior analysis with a wide variety of behavioral problems