Behavior Consultant
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Employee Job Description
Job Title : Behavior Consultant
Behavior Consultant
Job Summary :
The Behavior Consultant is responsible for consultation to constituent school district programs
and / or Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) center-based programs regarding the
planning and implementation of behavior support services.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to) :
1. Provides consultant services on individual students served by constituent school
districts and / or GISD center-based programs.
2. Provides consultation to administrators and instructional staff regarding district policies,
practices, and procedures for positive behavior support.
3. Provides consultation to administrators, instructional, and support staff on the planning
and implementation of behavior support interventions / strategies / programs.
4. Provides in-service activities to school district personnel in the collection of behavior
data, functional analysis, and other related topics.
5. Provides parents with techniques to assess and implement positive behavior strategies
in the home / community environments.
6. As needed, participates as a member of a Student Assistance Team, Tier 2 or Tier 3
Behavior Support Team meetings, Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT)
meetings, or Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) meetings.
7. Participates in staff development and in-service activities.
8. Services as a liaison to community agencies regarding behavior support and related
services.
9. Provides consultation to school personnel regarding relationships with parents and care
providers concerning behavior support and related services.
10. Supports the district system development to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
MTSS) for behavior.
11. Utilizes the work at GISD implementation team to implement at the Local Education
Agency (LEA) levels.
12. Guides LEA problem solving and implementation planning through a data-based
decision-making process designed to use capacity, fidelity, and student outcome data.
13. Consults, counsels, and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students, and
appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns
developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
14. Has a basic understanding of academic and behavioral development milestones for
school aged children.
15. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.
Other Duties :
1. May serve as a resource person to local school district improvement teams related to
the assigned area of responsibility.
2. Represents the district on various community agencies and professional organizations
as appropriate to the assigned area.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications : Education :
Education :
Masters degree required; full approval as school social worker, school psychologist, or teacher
consultant for students with disabilities required. Teacher endorsement in emotional
impairment preferred. School social workers must hold valid masters social work license (P.A.
of ) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Experience :
Minimum of three years of satisfactory experience working with students with disabilities in a
school setting required.
Skills / Other :
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communication with
administrators, staff, parents / guardians, and community agencies. Demonstrated enthusiasm
and a positive attitude. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
students, peers, parents, school personnel, and community agencies. Knowledgeable about
educational organizations, educational law, and the areas of educational assessment and
evaluation. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required
skill sets change with technology and the needs of the district. Experience with collecting
behavior data. Demonstrated mental / physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements
of the position. Works successfully as a member of the team. Has the ability to utilize meeting
outcomes to effectively run meetings, action plan, and follow through utilizing a coaching
model. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times. Ability to travel to and
from GISD, constituent school districts, students homes, and other agencies. Ability to work a
flexible schedule. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position. Exercise
good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and established
administrative guidelines.