Position Overview:
As an integral member of our team, your role as a Behavior Specialist is to lead, by example, guiding and empowering staff in reflective behavior support. You will play a pivotal role in creating and sustaining a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for both children and co-workers. The position involves a mix of direct support for children, collaboration with staff and families, assessment and intervention planning, and professional development.
Pay:
Hours & Location
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- Hours may vary, but should be similar to: Mon-Thurs [7:30am-5:00pm] & Fri [7:30am-11:30am]
- Central Office
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides hands-on support in classroom for children with behaviors that interfere with their ability to participate comfortably and appropriately in classroom routines and special events or pose a safety or health risk to themselves or others, as identified by the Education/Special Needs Manager.
- Support teaching staff in the planning and implementation of The Pyramid Model Framework.
- Collaborate with staff facing challenges to ensure classroom-based practices are being implemented to fidelity.
- Promotes staff mental wellness by providing reflective supervision to staff.
- Play a key role in supporting site staff, children and families throughout the multi-level tiered system of support.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, child development, or closely related field, with course work in early childhood development required.
- A minimum of two years direct experience with children (age 0-5) experiencing mental health/behavioral difficulties.
- Knowledge of and experience with Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules preferred.
- Must obtain and maintain CPR /First Aide within 90 days.
- Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office.
Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, 401(k), Vision insurance, Flexible schedule, Tuition reimbursement, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Referral program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Employee assistance program
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.
