- 22-Jun-2023 to Until Filled (EST)
- Kingston, TN, USA
- Full Time
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for working collaboratively with school-based staff and
student support teams to support students experiencing behavior challenges. The Behavior Support
Teacher will observe, assess student behavior, model and demonstrate teaching strategies and self-
regulation strategies, contribute to the evaluation process, and respond to teacher and student needs.
Essential Duties:
Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior, identify antecedents, teach replacement behaviors and implement strategies for reducing challenging behaviors
Support school team in collecting and analyzing behavioral data to effectively make decisions regarding the implementation of appropriate behavioral interventions
Assist in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students who have needs beyond the general education classroom systems of support
Work with students individually and in small groups to provide direct instruction and implement interventions to teach and reinforce expected behaviors
Model and demonstrate evidence-based strategies in the instructional setting
Required Competencies:
The ability to work as part of a team.
The ability to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention strategies
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), problem solving skills and interpersonal skills
The ability to provide leadership in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to student behavior
The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher and hold a valid TN Teaching License with special education endorsement.
