Job Title:
Assistant Supervisor - Behavior & Social Emotions

Location:
Hillcrest Heights, MD, US

Organization Name:
Special Education k-12 Instructional Programs

Department Description:

Under the direction of the K-12 Coordinating Supervisor, the Assistant Supervisor for Behavior and Social-Emotional Support Programs will provide oversight and supervision of services designed to address the academic and social-emotional needs of students with Emotional Disabilities. The position will also provide supervision and support the needs of students with challenging behaviors across the continuum of services.

Brief Description:

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade 2 Position

Salary Range: $93,708 - $129,715

Closing Date: June 5, 2019

Detailed Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Provides direct leadership in the programmatic design, implementation, and monitoring of the behavior support programs for students with disabilities;

Provides director supervision to behavior specialists and behavior analysts;

Provides technical support in analyzing behavior data to ensure implementation of behavior intervention plans and the delivery of special education services in the least restrictive environment;

Demonstrate knowledge and expertise regarding the band of Tier 1, 2 & 3 interventions in a variety of settings, utilizing specific evidenced based principles and applied behavior analysis techniques;

Develop meaningful data collection systems to measure progress of student with behavior intervention plans;

Assist with the development and implementation of positive behavior support and intervention techniques, and behavior intervention plans as part of the individual education plan (IEP) process;

Collaborate with other service providers including school psychologists, social workers and Professional School Counselors and external mental health providers to assure the consistency of behavior intervention plans are implemented;

Provide classroom consultation and collaboration with members of a school team and attend IEP meetings if requested;

Assist with conducting Functional Behavior Assessments;

Provide training in data collection and in the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques and instructional methodologies to school based and district staff;

Plans and coordinates cross-functional opportunities for professional learning;

Serves as a liaison between the Department of Special Education and other key PGCPS departments and offices; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of issues and legislation relevant to special education;

Thorough knowledge of behavior strategies, analyzation of data techniques and data collection methods;

Knowledge of use of technology to collection of behavior data;

Demonstrates knowledge of administrative policies;

Demonstrates competence in developing and leading professional learning opportunities for teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers, principals and administrators;

Ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a work environment with high performance demands;

Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as effective human relations and interpersonal skills;

Three year of experience working with children with special needs and developing and implementing behavior intervention plans based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis; and

Experience in developing parent training on how to implement behavior intervention plans and behavior strategies.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in educational and/or special education or related services field and five years of successful teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Professional Certificate Administration I required; Board Certified Behavior Analysis certification preferred; Degree in or certification in the area(s) of Special Education, Related Service Area, Psychology, Counseling, Social Worker or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and provide guidance to behavior specialists, behavior analysts and crisis intervention resource teachers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None.

Additional Details:

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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