Elementary Behavior Teacher

Responsibilities

To provide individualized care, behavioral intervention and attention to students with behavior issues Perform assessments, create individual treatment plans and educational programs that are appropriate and tailored to the needs of the student, carry out treatment plans and evaluate student progress. May perform additional tasks, such as completing progress notes, maintaining case files or consulting with external providers such as physicians or social services agencies.

Skills Needed Patience, dedication and compassion Desire to help people with disabilities Enjoy interacting with children and preferably have some prior experience caring for or educating children with special needs Because you will be interacting directly with your students, you should be able to stand or sit for long periods of time and walk and move around without difficulty.

Education

Special Ed Certified/EH/ADA preferred Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in behavior analysis, psychology or a mental-health related field, such as social work or human services.