Summary: The Behaviorist will work as part of the Crisis Team to deliver interventions and provide support to classrooms that promotes the social and emotional development of students. This position is a 0.5 FTE at Halifax Elementary School.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have one of the following (or similar) credentials: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, LICSW, Psychologist, LMHC, etc. 

Prior experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention for students with challenging behavior
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Support Plans
• Implement and train other staff on individualized behavior support plans
• Collect data pertaining to student behavior and efficacy of interventions
• Develop individualized social emotional IEP goals and objectives
• Plan and implement social skills groups
• Facilitate social, play skills, language and appropriate behavior throughout the school day
• Develop and implement skill acquisition programs
• Log student incident reports and time out logs for clinical review team
• Participate in training in relevant areas
• Provide support throughout the school day to ensure the safety of the children in all environments
• Provide classroom coverage when needed
• Execute other duties as necessary and assigned by the building principal

Skills/Requirements (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

• Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
• Must be able to work independently; follow policies and procedures, implement lesson plans developed by the teacher and record corresponding data
• Must be able to work effectively with interruptions and reprioritize tasks as unexpected circumstances arise
• Must have mobility required to sufficiently assist students with disabilities with physical needs, personal care, and behavioral challenges.
• Must possess the ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to stand.
• May be required to physically restrain students in situations where there is a risk of serious and imminent harm.