Behavioral Specialist - 10 Month
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary
$36,624 - $52,672 / YEAR
Quick overview
The role focuses on preventing and intervening in disruptive student behaviors by providing behavioral services to students, families, and staff. Responsibilities include coordinating therapeutic services, assisting teachers with classroom management, and maintaining professional records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in school psychology, psychology, social work, or a related field. A minimum of two years of experience and a valid state driver's license are required.
Job description
Purpose and Scope SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist in the prevention and intervention of disruptive and at-risk behavior of students by facilitating behavioral services to students, families and educational staff. The position is responsible for coordinating diagnostic, education and therapeutic services; assisting teachers with classroom management skills; providing on-going and crisis counseling and assistance; maintaining records and reports as required and performing related professional and administrative work as assigned. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires education or training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in school psychology, psychology, social work or other related field. Also requires two years of experience. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED) LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Requires a valid state driver's license. Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.
