<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Student Support Services/Special Education Resource</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/8/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Ephrata Area School District -- District-Wide</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>2025-2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/29/2025</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Districtwide</p> <p>Behavior Specialist</p> <p>Location: Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA</p> <p>Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>Overview: Ephrata Area School District is seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialist to assist in the development and assessment of behavioral management programs across the district. This role involves observation, evaluation, and consultation to support effective behavioral interventions.</p> <p>Essential Functions: Please review attached position description for a full list of functions.</p> <ul> <li>Consult with teachers on behavioral interventions, social skills, and curriculum integration. </li><li>Develop activities to reinforce behavioral interventions and social skills through curriculum. </li><li>Serve as a behavioral coach to support special education staff. </li><li>Participate in direct intervention planning and behavioral support for Emotional Support classrooms. </li><li>Process and provide follow-up support for behavioral referrals from the special education office. </li><li>Assist teachers in developing Positive Behavioral Support Plans and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. </li><li>Conduct student observations and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for students with significant behavioral issues. </li><li>Meet monthly with Coordinators of Student Services or Special Education Consultants to discuss programmatic needs. </li><li>Maintain resources for Positive Behavioral Support Plans and Behavioral Interventions. </li><li>Assist teachers in developing effective data collection systems and translating data. </li><li>Participate in 504/IEP/SAP meetings addressing significant behavioral concerns. </li></ul> <p>Required Education:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in a human services field such as Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or School Counseling. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification:</p> <ul> <li>Proper PDE Certificate - Behavioral Specialist Licensure, School Guidance, or School Psychologist with experience in ABA, or a master's in special education with experience in ABA, or Home School Visitor with experience in ABA. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience working with students and families in therapeutic skills acquisition and behavior change protocols. </li><li>Experience in developing and implementing Functional Behavioral Assessments. </li><li>Preferred experience with students who have mental health needs. </li></ul> <p>Workplace Expectations:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. </li><li>Interact positively with administration, students, staff, parents, and community members. </li><li>Exhibit professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress. </li><li>Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority. </li><li>Maintain the integrity of confidential information. </li><li>Adhere to established protocols as outlined in the Student/Faculty/Support Staff handbook. </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Applicants must possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months: Act 34 - PA Criminal Record, Act 114 - FBI Background Check, Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance. </li><li>Pre-employment drug test, physical, and TB test required upon offer of employment as directed by PDE and the PA Department of Health. </li></ul> <p>Status: Contracted Position</p> <p>Salary Range: As per the current EAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Policy: Ephrata Area School District does not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy extends to all legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.</p> <p>Attachment(s):</p> <ul> <li>Student Support - Behavioral Specialist.doc </li></ul>