POSITION:  Behavior Facilitator

 

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

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 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.

• Coaches staff on the management of student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Provides professional development related to social emotional learning, behavior interventions, trauma informed practices and specific student needs to all relevant school personnel.

• Supports general education teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and individual student plans.

• Collects and organizes data.

• Assists in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).

• Assists in implementing BIPs for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student needs.

• Assists with the development of individual education plan goals regarding behavior, self-regulation and social skills for student IEPs for the purpose of establishing strategies/opportunities for student success.

• Monitors student progress.

• Provides crisis intervention.

• Assists parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.

• 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.

 

Term of Employment: 10 months (188 Days); Academic school year as assigned. 

 

Evaluation:  Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.