Behavior Intervention Specialist

Ohio Department of Education - Upper Arlington, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Upper Arlington, OH

About the position

The Behavior Intervention Specialist for K-12 will provide academic, functional, and behavioral instructional support for special education students by designing and implementing individualized programming. This position will support students with a variety of behavioral needs by implementing specialized and individualized instructional strategies per students' individualized education plans. The specialist will collaborate regularly with general education staff and student support staff, including coordinators, board certified behavior analysts, internal and outside counselors, and building administrators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in providing staff development activities related to modification and adaptation of curriculum and instruction
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students
• Serve as a building resource person to identify and provide instructional materials and strategies which diagnose and respond to individual student competencies and needs
• Assist the special education student in making an assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and vocational occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
• Participate in supporting the Multi-tiered System of Support process within the building
• Assist in reviewing the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs
• Provide modeling of specific teaching strategies for the classroom teacher
• Provide additional support for classroom teachers through information on research, changes in the law, and speakers on relevant topics
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement
• Observe ethics of the profession and comply with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct of Ohio Educators

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License
• Satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with Ohio law
• Ability to work effectively with others in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities
• Knowledge of IEP development
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively
• Effective, active listening and comprehension skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated a positive work ethic
• Attend work regularly and punctually
• Basic computer skills
• Student management skills
• Work cooperatively with others in small groups
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations