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DC Prep · 2 weeks ago

SY26-27 Behavior Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Washington, DC. They are seeking a Behavior Specialist to support students' behavioral, social, and emotional growth by providing counseling services, conducting evaluations, and developing intervention plans.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Identifying students in need of behavioral and or social-emotional support and providing substantive service in-house (or make referrals to effective community agencies)

Providing individual and group counseling services to Special Education students

Conducting psycho-educational evaluations, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Social History reports, as requested by the multidisciplinary team

Developing, monitoring, reviewing, and modifying behavior intervention plans

Developing and monitoring behavioral and social-emotional goals for students receiving counseling

Conducting classroom observations of students

Provide ABA Therapy to students with IEPs

Supporting students in crisis

Qualification

Master's DegreeBCBA certificationBehavior AnalysisPsycho-educational evaluationsFunctional Behavioral AssessmentsABA TherapyAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOrganizational abilitiesTeam player

Required

Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education/Special Education, Psychology or a related field

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

BCBA certification

Previous experience in schools and with school aged students

Desire and willingness to do 'whatever it takes' to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities

Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success

Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences

Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively as part of a culture where curriculum writing, email communication, and documentation are critical

Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously

Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance

Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships

Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position

Deep belief in DC Prep's mission, values and commitment to diversity

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan