Behavior Associate Jobs in Brandon, FL (NOW HIRING)

Summary:
The Resource Teacher, Site, Behavior Specialist assists in coordination behavior
management at school sites. The Resource Teacher, Site, Behavior Specialist assists school
administrators and staff in developing individual, class, and Schoolwide behavior interventions, including
data collection and analysis.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and
predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities of their positions.
Responsibilities:
• Coaches teachers and assists with implementation and modeling of behavior strategies within
the classroom.
• Delivers classroom management training, attends required and non-required trainings related to
job skills, and/or provides follow-up to district-level training.
• Assists with data collection and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and
Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) processes.
• Develops a schoolwide discipline plan in conjunction with school administrators.
• Assists with individual behavior contracts, and conducts social skills groups.
• Possess a high-level understanding of behavior management strategies and methodologies.
Creates effective management systems, and determines appropriate positive behavior supports.
• Communicates effectively with parents, peers, and administration, including both verbal and
nonverbal de-escalation skills.
• Supports the Problem-Solving Leadership Team (PSLT) in implementation of Problem Solving
Response to Intervention (PSRtI) and schoolwide Positive Behavior Systems (PBS).
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as
determined by the needs of the district.
Other information:
Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and
overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on
opportunities, takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans, communicates change
effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected
by change, monitors transition and evaluates results.
Conflict Resolution: Encourages open communications, confronts difficult situations, maintains
objectivity, keeps emotions under control, and uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
Continuous Learning: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, seeks feedback to improve
performance, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build
knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and
apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays
understanding of how job relates to others, uses resources effectively.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and
spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
Education: A bachelor's degree. Degree or formal training in content area preferred.
Experience: At least five (5) years of successful experience in teaching or related field. Proof of
extensive behavior management experience (i.e. college course work, Continuing Education
Units, in-service records) and successful teaching based on evaluation requests and student
performance is required.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate required.
Preference given to Certified Associate Behavior Analysts.
Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or
complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively
presents to managers, the public, and school board.
Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages,
ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate. The employee may be occasionally
exposed to outside weather conditions.
All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.
Please carefully read all emails received to determine the status of your application submission.
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All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the Opportunities Link in Infor.
Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position.
Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility.
Please review the job description for each job BEFORE applying. Each job description contains the required qualifications needed for the position.
Job description search: https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/jobdescrs
If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact Application Services at 813-840-7181.
You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening.
(Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer [same job at a different location])
Salary Schedules
Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/page/welcome-to-hcps-employment
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