Behavior Facilitator

PURPOSE: The Behavior Facilitator assists with the provision of an optimal learning environment for students with social- emotional and behavioral needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelors or Masters Degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Special Education (high incidence) or Ed.S. in School Psychology
• Valid Kansas license from KSDE or Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
• Experience working with children and youth with mental health and behavioral concerns
• All required documents- including copy of license- on file at the district office

REPORTS TO: Special Education Administrators and Building Principal(s)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academics- social skill awareness- appropriate behavior and problem solving.
• Collaborates with school teams (administrative staff- general and special education teachers- related service providers and paraeducators) in the planning and implementation of strategies and interventions for students with behavioral and/or mental health needs.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Collects and organizes data.
• Assists in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Implements BIPs for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student needs.
• Develops individual education plan goals and other written materials for student IEPs for the purpose of establishing strategies/opportunities for student success.
• Monitors student progress.
• Provides crisis intervention.
• Provides professional development related to social emotional learning- behavior interventions- trauma informed practices and specific student needs to paraeducators and classroom teachers.
• Assists parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and individual student plans.
• Ensures activities conform to Federal- State and District regulations and/or guidelines.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Special Education Administrators and Building Principals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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