Behavior Management Specialist (BMS)

Position Type: Certified/Licensed/Teacher, Pathways Date Posted: 10/10/2024 Location: Southeast Alternative School Date Available: 11/04/2024 Position: Behavior Management Specialist Reports to: Program Administrator, Southeast Alternative School Job goal: The goal of this position is to oversee the behavioral program at Southeast School. This includes but does not limit it to therapeutic and behavioral interventions, networking with other professionals involved in a student's life, interfacing with family members, participation in staffings, i.e., Annual Reviews, Re-evaluations, and all Disciplinary decisions. Qualifications: 1. Master's Degree; Type 73 Certificate in School Psychology or School Social work; 2. Knowledgeable in the role of Behavior Management Specialist in a public school setting; 3. Ability to function effectively as a team member; 4. Experience in providing consultative services regarding behavior management methods and approaches. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide parent support services and consultation. Provide in-service to staff as requested. Provide clinical consultation to staff. Provide timely and effective crisis intervention. Participate constructively in staffings and meetings. Assist in writing program reports, policies, etc., as requested. Take initiative to facilitate program with minimal supervision. Provide counseling to students as indicated on the IEP. Serve as liaison to community agencies, e.g., mental health, probation, DCFS, etc. Communicate meaning and educational implications of psychological and psychiatric reports to parents and teachers as necessary. Maintain good relationships with staff, students, parents, district staff, and community agencies' staff. Practice professional development through attending regional and national conferences, participation in professional organizations, contributing literature to the field, and keeping abreast of issues and changes in the field of mental health and special education. Demonstrate depth and breadth of professional knowledge of the field. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Terms of employment: Up to194 days at a pay rate established by the Board of Directors in accordance with its Agreement. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated every year until tenure has been achieved. Once tenure is earned, performance will be evaluated every other year by the Program Administrator in accordance with the SASED Board of Control policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Created: 2024-10-29