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BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
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Overview

To establish, coordinate and monitor functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for Exceptional Student Education students. Responsible for coaching and directing teachers in best learning practices and supporting school progress monitoring programs.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree from an accredited college or university or have at least 50 percent of coursework completed towards the Master’s degree. Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach ESE in the State of Florida. Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working with behaviorally challenged students.OrBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach ESE in the State of Florida. Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working with behaviorally challenged students. Must have successfully completed the Registered Behavior Technician online course from an accredited institution.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills; ability to use effective positive interpersonal skills; ability to assess and modify behavior problems; ability to facilitate team meetings; knowledge of community services; knowledge of behavior management techniques; Knowledge of computer applications and educational technology; Commitment to a core set of beliefs about learning, teaching and ongoing professional development.REPORTS TOSchool PrincipalJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists ESE teachers and acts as a classroom facilitator to assess best learning practices for teachers to use in the classroom. Monitors functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention programs. Conducts one-on-one social skills lessons with ESE students. Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate school wide ESE programs.* Participates in Florida Department of Education required workshops and other trainings.

Processes ESE discipline referrals and assist with PLC compliance issues. Maintains contact with teachers and parents in conjunction with administrative team (i.e. ESE teacher, assistant principal and principal) through teacher/parent conferences and IEP team meetings. Works with various agencies to develop community resources. Determines the appropriate methods to use in resolving student behavior problems. Utilizes technology and current research in technology. Observes and assesses teacher/student needs to promote a productive learning environment. Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as a part of their job responsibilities. Implement knowledge of the Response to Intervention model in both academic and behavioral structures. * Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.Performs other duties as assigned by principal.ADA COMPLIANCE:Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.Environmental Factors:  Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances. 

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as set forth in the OCPS Instructional Personnel Evaluation System procedures manual.

Other facts

Tech stack
Behavior Management Techniques,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Behavior Assessment,Team Facilitation,Community Services Knowledge,Technology Proficiency,Professional Development Commitment

About Orange County Public Schools

Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees.

OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America.

Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate.

Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools.

By 2020, every OCPS student had a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop.

OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Primary and Secondary Education
Founding Year: 1869

What you'll do

  • The Behavior Specialist is responsible for establishing and monitoring functional behavior assessments and intervention plans for Exceptional Student Education students. They also coach teachers on best practices and support school progress monitoring programs.

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As a BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST at Orange County Public Schools, you will: the Behavior Specialist is responsible for establishing and monitoring functional behavior assessments and intervention plans for Exceptional Student Education students. They also coach teachers on best practices and support school progress monitoring programs..

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