Behavior Specialist- Districtwide

Community Unit School District 200 is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to continue to reinforce the Mission Statement of CUSD 200 and support all students to reach their highest level of learning and personal development.

CERTIFICATION:

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the following endorsements:

• LBSI endorsement, required
• LBSII (Behavior Intervention Specialist) endorsement, preferred
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst, desirable

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Strong interpersonal relations

Strong communication skills with stake holders

Self-directed, organized, ability to prioritize

Understands positive behavior management planning

Uses systematic recording procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide research-validated, professional development to staff regarding classroom management theories and positive behavior intervention strategies that promote positive student behavior in classroom and school environments.
• Collaborate with building problem solving teams to develop behavior rating scales, systematic recording procedures and functional behavior assessment routines that identify student behavior and lead to effective interventions.
• Assist in the design and implementation of continual parent education programs, which offer guidance in developing positive behavior supports in the home environment.
• Consult and collaborate with school teams regarding students with significant behavioral problems to develop effective behavior intervention plans.
• Establish reintegration plans for students transitioning into the school from alternative environments, extended hospitalization, and incarcerations.
• Provide Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training to all school social workers, psychologists, and other IEP-mandated staff.
• Provide training to staff regarding behavior strategies, data collection, FBA/BIPs, and teaching behaviors.
• Train teachers and teacher assistants to implement behavior interventions with students referred for behavioral services.
• Provide Tier 1 Universal Intervention in-services for staff.