Allendale Public Schools
Allendale Public Schools
Position Posting
Position Posting: Behavior Consultant
Posting Dates: August 7, 2017 until filled
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Goals of Position:
The Behavior Consultant position will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to assist individuals, groups and systems with the implementation and maintenance of positive behavior interventions and supports. As a part of a Multi-tiered system of support, the Behavior Consultant will educate and coach staff on school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports, as well as tier two and tier three interventions and supports.
Education: Master degree in related field preferred
Certification: Highly qualified teacher or other special education service provider with full State of Michigan approvals, endorsements or certification
Work Experience: Minimum of three years of experience, working with students with behavioral challenges preferred
Skills:
● Training in applied behavior analysis preferred or agreement to complete the district approved training within a designated timeframe.
● Extensive knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
● Extensive knowledge and experience in assessing the function of student behaviors and developing positive behavior intervention plans.
● Experience in implementing and/or coaching school personnel on research based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions.
● Ability to collect, summarize and graph behavioral data.
● Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of technology to support instruction and data collection.
● Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction.
● Demonstrates exceptional leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
Essential Job Functions:
● Work collaboratively with district administration to create and lead professional development for individual teachers, groups of teacher and/or the entire staff on areas related to teaching and supporting positive behaviors.
● Serve as a behavioral consultant to administrators, school staff and parents.
● Provide leadership in the classroom and school setting through modeling the use of highly effective positive behavior interventions and supports in the classroom.
● Facilitate team meetings and support teams in the completion of Functional Behavior Analysis and quality Behavior Intervention Plans.
● Use ongoing assessments and data collection tools to record and monitor student and district level progress.
● Support teams and assist with student crisis intervention.
● Attend professional development opportunities to maintain high level of knowledge of current research and practices.
● Maintain complete, accurate and timely documents and records.
● Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
● Regular and consistent attendance is expected
● CPI Training required
Method of Application: AppliTrack
Contact Person: Jessica Woodard-Robbert, Director of Special Education
Allendale Public School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Allendale Public School District complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities.