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Job Description
| SR BEHAVIORAL INCLUSION SPECIALIST |
Job Code: 5212
Pay Grade: 016
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This position is responsible for support functions in implementing behavioral and mental health services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Regulations. Assist in the development of promoting positive children's behavior and social/emotional skills. Assessing and collecting data on preschool students with behavior issues, and working with teachers, families and content experts to design behavioral interventions plans for children.
Work is performed under the supervision of a Sr. Program Manager and is reviewed through conferences, records, file reviews, report and results achieved.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification:
- Provide behavioral intervention supports for effective classroom management and positive learning environments; supportive teacher practices; and, strategies for supporting children with challenging behaviors and other social, emotional, and mental health concerns.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide consultation to assist instructional staff to improve classroom management and develop effective teaching practices; and to create physical and cultural environments that promote positive mental health and social and emotional functioning.
- Facilitate team meetings with the student's teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
- Engage parents in the behavior intervention plans process and empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.
- Design and implement responsive program practices to the identified mental and behavioral health concerns of individual children and groups of children in consultation with instructional staff.
- Build community partnerships to facilitate access to additional mental health resources and services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Health, Psychology, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related area and two years experience in human services, counseling the health field, childcare, special education or related area.
Certification in a Behavioral Intervention Specialist Certificate Program (BISCP) within 18 months after hire.
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| Preferences |
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1/20/2021
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