Position Vacancy for 2020-2021 School Year

Full-time Behavior Specialist at Head Start.

Terms of Employment: Nine (9) months, 8am-4pm, M-F, academic school year.

Position open until filled.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Training or experience working with and securing services for children with behavioral, cognitive, social, emotional needs and developmental delays  
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with preschool children and have knowledge of developmental milestones

Reports to:  Mental Health Coordinator and Director

Responsibilities:

• Support children’s social emotional development and address behavioral challenges through observation, assessment, and comprehensive support using trauma informed practices, teaming and collaboration, and staff development  
• Provide comprehensive support, including appropriate strategies and follow-up with teaching staff who work directly with children experiencing mental health or behavior issues and developmental concerns
• Assist teaching staff implementing behavior support plans, follow-up on implementation, and provide adjustments as needed
• Measure goals and objectives of behavior support plans to ensure they are being met
• Analyze behavioral interventions to determine their success
• Ensure confidentiality to include behavior concerns, ChildPlus data, and files are maintained in locked cabinets
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, specifically in Child Mental Health and Social Emotional well-being
• Be an integral part of the Multi-Tier System of Supports team (MTSS), working closely with other team members to provide a multi-disciplinary approach in working with student concerns
• Establish and maintain professional, accurate and timely records and documentation in child services tracking system
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:   Employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health Insurance and other voluntary benefits.  Current Benefit information can be found at https://www.gfschools.org/Page/596

Leave benefits for this Classified Exempt position can be viewed in the Classified Personnel Policy Manual at https://www.gfschools.org/Page/602

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