Job description

The following Behavioral / Mental Health Specialist position is available for the 2022-2023 School Year:

DISTRICT – BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Certification Requirements & Qualifications:

§ A valid school psychology, social work, counselor, or teaching certification from the Michigan Department of Education or a Behavioral Sciences Degree or Behavioral Management Certificate or training and experience in the behavioral science areas

§ Awareness of Michigan Merit Curriculum, Certificate of Completion and Personal Curriculum

§ Experience with or the ability to implement effective instruction and positive behavior management supports, minimum of five years’ experience (preferred)

§ Experience with performing and communicating evaluations and assessments of students

§ Training in crisis prevention and intervention strategies: CPI (preferred)

§ Able to independently lift 50 pounds

§ Experience working with students in individual and group settings to support learning

§ Ability to successfully pass a background check

Required Skills:

§ Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, and colleagues

§ Ability to make mental health assessments of student situations

§ Ability to clearly communicate assessment results and learning plans, in written and oral form, to parents and professionals

§ Ability to cooperatively participate in various district student support teams

§ Demonstrated experience working with “at-risk” and/or “behaviorally challenged” students

§ Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies

§ Expert knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

§ Experience with research based instructional strategies

§ Demonstrated exceptional skill in roles of an educational leader: collaboration, action research, reflective practice, learner advocating

§ Ability to complete and maintain required records, forms, and reports in a professional and timely manner

§ Ability to be flexible, to work independently, and to contribute as a member of a team

§ Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility

§ Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings

§ Ability and desire to become an active member of a school improvement process through participation in committees and activities

§ Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing

§ Good organizational and problem solving skills

§ Self-directedness and initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.

§ Possess physical abilities sufficient to employ physical intervention strategies when necessary, i.e. non-violent crisis intervention techniques

§ Enthusiastic and takes initiative

Responsibilities:

*Include but are not limited to the following

§ Provides leadership at the school level, designs, implements, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive behavior support program

§ Consult with classroom teachers and make recommendations for instruction

§ Work directly with identified students to adopt behaviors and increase academic performance

§ Provide diversified strategies and activities for targeted students

§ Act as a member of Student Support teams to plan for the needs of the total child

§ Assist in defining and measuring behaviors for the purpose of reinforcement, redirection, or behavior correction

§ Engage in and provide professional development to increase knowledge of behavior strategies

§ Involve and empower parents in the “student behavior intervention plan” processes

§ Consult with Social Workers, Psychologists, and other Student Services staff to intervene and respond to complex mental health needs

§ Review behavior referrals and data reports

§ Comply with all safety policies and practices

§ Provide support to teachers both individually and in groups

§ Assist in the implementation of behavioral plans, and transition plans for students

§ Provide formal and/or informal assessment of a student's academic status and learning styles

§ Work with outside agencies to assist families in solving student mental health problems

§ Responsible for the collection and analysis of data

§ Work with students and teachers to identify and implement accommodations and behavioral supports for students

Compensation:

§ Salary in accordance with the Teachers Master Agreement

§ Healthcare Benefit Package

§ Leave Days

§ Professional Development Days

§ Other fringe benefits outlined within the collective bargaining agreement

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 3:00 PM – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022 (or until filled)

ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

Please submit your online application at www.lakeviewpublicschools.org, and include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, teaching certificate, and references.

Tracy L. Van Peeren, Deputy Superintendent

Lakeview Public Schools

Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity

It is thepolicy of the Board that no student in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender marital status, sexual orientation, disability, height, weight, and/or other legally protected characteristic, be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in its programs and/or activities. Any person believing they have been discriminated against may bring a complaint to thelocal civil rights coordinator: Deputy Superintendent, 27575 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, 586-445-4000 x2503.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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