Job Description:

FTE/Schedule: 0.2 FTE, 1 day/week

Requirements: Education, Licenses & Certifications in accordance with the Connecticut State Department of Education

Reports to: Director of Pupil Services and Building Administration

Experience:
Working with students identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Working with students with behavioral challenges due to a variety of disabilities

Completion of FBAs and development & implementation of BIPs

Experience working in public schools preferred

Preferred knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) 

Roles & Responsibilities:
Support district-wide special and general education staff with behavioral supports and services designed to assist students in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Completion of Functional Behavior Assessments 

Develop & implement behavior management protocols and Behavior Intervention Plans

Provide support and oversee the management of Behavior Intervention Plans

Maintain appropriate records and data pertaining to behavior protocols and plans and prepare reports

Provide coaching and professional development to staff on behavior interventions and supports

Participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings

Consultation with general and special  education classroom teachers on students identified with behavioral challenges through the SST process 

Participate in the referral and/or re-evaluation process when a diagnosis of ASD is being considered for eligibility for school-based special education services.

Consultation with school-based teams to assist with creating safety plans, and Tier III Behavior Intervention Plans

Assist with developing and providing staff training and preparation for working effectively with students with a diagnosis of Autism and ASD as well as those with other behavior disorders