Behavior Specialist - Special Education

Position Information

Supervisor: Ms. Kimberly Judge, Director of Special Education Employment Period: 10 months Employment Status: Full-time Pay Grade: G-016 Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience Start Date: August 12, 2024

Duties And Responsibilities

Supports general and special education teachers, staff, parents and students through remediation of social, behavioral and emotional concerns affecting students' academic progress.

• Assesses students' behavior in the classroom/school setting for the purpose of identifying and recommending positive behavioral supports.
• Assists general education and special education teachers in the identification and development of individualized instructional/behavioral interventions intended to change behavior; using evidence based practices.
• Designs, models, and develops materials needed to implement recommended instructional and/or behavioral intervention strategies.
• Collaborates with principals, teachers, and special education staff to identify, plan and implement professional development activities in the area of classroom and behavior management, non-violent crisis intervention training.
• Makes recommendations to instructional leaders, teachers and support staff for the development of instructional materials, accommodations, modifications and assessments, behavioral supports, and changes to the learning environment needed for all students to be successful and access the curriculum.
• Researches resources and research-based practices for the purpose of determining appropriate behavioral interventions to address students' individualized needs.
• Serves as a team member on various HCS and community groups.
• All other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Teaching license with a special education endorsement.
• Minimum of three years of classroom experience teaching students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of verbal behavior interventions, behavioral principles and strategies to address the needs of all students with disabilities.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations and guidelines in special education and possess a working knowledge of district policies and procedures related to special education.
• Considerable knowledge of effective and varied teaching strategies, classroom accommodations, modifications and varied assessment techniques.
• Skills in analyzing, designing, and implementing behavior programs for students, classroom management systems, and reinforcement systems.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of various methods of data collection and subsequent analysis and interpretation of data for behavioral strategies.
• Ability to effectively organize and present information both orally and in writing.
• Must possess effective communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  
  

Application Requirements

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position:

• Resume
• Feedback on reference forms from at least 2 persons listed as references (required from external candidates).
  
  

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools Does Not Discriminate In Employment Against Any Person On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Gender, Age, Disability Or Other Protected Class. Personnel Decisions Are Based On Merit And The Ability To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation. The Following Person Has Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Non-discrimination Policies

Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727-2300

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.