About this role
Job Description of the Exceptional Children Program Specialist - Autism & Behavior
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Children
Supervises: None
Purpose: The Exceptional Children Program Specialist is responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students. This individual will help with solutions to behaviors that keep students from gaining the greatest benefit from the school's educational opportunities. The Exceptional Children's Program Specialist will have direct contact with schools and other service providers in the county to facilitate, monitor and support Child Find, initial referral, eligibility and the implementation of all services and supports required for students with disabilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Monitor compliance of PRC 29 Grant; maintain and submit all records required by NCDPI
- Attend Regional Behavior and Autism Support meetings, and other meetings as deemed appropriate
- Regularly visit schools to provide coaching and modeling of effective behavior intervention strategies
- Conduct classroom observations and complete functional behavior assessments
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs and fidelity checks with building administrators for program classes
- Assist with developing behavior intervention plans, and support implementation of established plans
- Assist with development of progress monitoring tools and analysis of progress monitoring data
- Assist school teams with disaggregating academic and behavioral data to determine interventions and supports
- Design and deliver professional learning for teachers and administrators
- Collaborate with school and district colleagues
- Attend IEP meetings, as determined appropriate
- Effectively present complex information on behavior, behavioral assessment, and implementation of behavior plans to staff and families
- Work with children and adolescents that have behavioral, learning and social challenges
- Work with a variety of service providers and agencies
- Maintain professional skills and knowledge, including adhering to strict confidentiality standards
- Develop and compile a variety of records and reports
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to stand for an extended period of time
- Must be able to stoop, squat, bend, twist, stretch, turn, lift, and carry
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Must be courteous and pleasant with students, parents, faculty and staff
- Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships
- Must be able to motivate students
- Must maintain confidentiality
Training and Experience
- A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or higher) in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, special education, or related field is required.
- BCBA certification preferred, but not required
- Experience in providing educational and/or behavioral services for students with disabilities including autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities and other behavior disorders.
- Minimum of five years teaching experience providing services to students with disabilities.
- Must possess a valid North Carolina teaching license.
Salary: NC Salary Schedule plus Local Supplement
Full-time 11 month employment
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position.
- In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.