Behavior Specialists

Behavior Specialist conducts functional behavioral assessments utilizing standardized rating scales along with teacher interviews, student interviews, classroom observations, reviews of cumulative records, parent interviews, and other professional services provided the parents grant permission.

Behavior specialists network with building teacher support teams to assist in developing school/classroom-based behavior implementation plans that address the behavioral needs of students in order to maximize academic success. They monitor the plans for progress and consult with parents and school staff periodically to make necessary adjustments.

Behavior specialists are team members of the district disciplinary hearings and assist with team decisions by providing information pertaining to the support services which were provided for the student at the school. They also collaborate in designing transition plans if a student needs to exit his home school or to return back to the home school.

The behavior specialists provide professional training through staff development for the school building staff, related agencies, and other organizations in the community.