Exceptional Children Program Support Specialist

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.