Behavioral Support Specialist

Job description

Since 1832, Pressley Ridge has done whatever it takes to create success for children, adults and families. Pressley Ridge’s innovative programming helps to rebuild communities and families who are facing difficult challenges and complex situations. From mental health and foster care services to residential treatment facilities and education for children with special needs, including autism and deafness, Pressley Ridge empowers nearly 8,000 kids and families each year with the ability and confidence to succeed. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: To deliver programming that increase pro-social behaviors, aggression, and work refusal by students and serve as a contributing member of the classroom team responsible for the educational development of students, including: - Write and implement appropriate positive behavior support plans for students based on data collection. - Deliver behavior management instruction and interventions within the classroom for assigned students. - Participate in team meetings to develop and/or present behavior support plans to address difficult behavior. - Develop, recommend, and maintain data collection tools for his/her use, or for the classroom assist...