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Bellefonte Area School District K-12 Behavior Intervention Specialist in BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania
The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the position of a behavior intervention specialist. This position will require an individual with the skills and knowledge to assist individuals, groups, and systems through the application of positive behavior supports. The Behavior Specialist will help coordinate Functional Assessments of Behavior and Positive Behavior Support Plans; provides training and works collaboratively with administration, teachers, and paraeducators to enhance instruction for regular and special education students with social, communication, behavioral, and learning challenges; and do other related work as required.
Requirements:
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in education, social work or psychology
Preferred: Master's degree, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certification, or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or willingness to pursue certification and training.
Experience:
Minimum: Classroom or school-based experience, demonstrated understanding of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
This position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Applicants:
Current Clearances Required (within past 5 years)
*Act 34 (Criminal History)
*Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint)
*Act 151 (PA Child Abuse)
Clearances must be attached to your online application to be considered for an interview. Clearances MUST be for employment. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. (Information regarding clearances can be found on our website at: www.basd.net, Human Resources, Clearances.)
The hired candidate will be required the following upon hire:
*Act 168 paperwork
*Current Physical (within past year of hire start date)
*Current TB test (within past 3 months of hire start date)
Address cover letter to:
Ms. Tammie Burnaford, Superintendent
318 North Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA 16823
All applications need to be submitted online. Please do not submit hard copies or email back-up documents.
General application questions may be directed to Human Resources via email at hruser@basd.net or by calling 814-355-4814 ext. 3057.