This job posting is for the 2025-2026 school year

RRPS- Special Services Department

190-day contract

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a Board Cerified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strength in Behavior Management & verbal interventions and de-escalation skills;
• Strong knowledge of Behavior Management Skills;
• Strong knowledge of NVCPI, PBIS, FBA and BIP processes;
• Understanding of state and District Behavioral Guidelines;
• Strong communication, collaboration and training/presentation skills;
• Evidence of data driven decision-making skills;
• Highly organized yet flexible; and
• Strong knowledge of community based resources.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to schools in supporting students identified with behavioral issues impacting school success. Services include training, consultation and direct service; coordinating with the district PBS initiative;
• Provide professional development and coaching assistance to all teachers;
• Conduct demonstration behavioral techniques;
• Assist teachers in diagnosing behavioral needs and supporting needed intervention and differentiation strategies;
• Evaluate and coordinate professional development as needed for teachers;
• Support district and staff administration in implementing district initiatives;
• Research and provide content knowledge and resources to staff about behavioral techniques: teaching strategies, assessments, documentation, RTI and differentiation;
• Provide technical assistance to district wide & school based crisis response teams;
• Provide technical assistance to the district wide mental health team (SHAC);
• Train district staff on suicide, harm to others and child abuse reporting protocols;
• Interface with Leadership, counselor, site specialist and social work teams to identify and address needs of behaviorally/emotionally challenging students;
• Provide schools assistance on developing and conducting a re-integration group for students who have been long term suspended, in an AIES placement or transitioning to the public school setting from alternative schools;
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations; and
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.

Work Hours: Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by Elementary Special Education Director and Executive Director of Special Services within the parameters of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Accountability

Reports to: Director of Elementary Special Education and Executive Director of Special Services

Reviewers: Director of Elementary Special Education and Executive Director of Special Services

Application Procedure:

The following documents must be attached to complete this application:

• One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university; and
• Copy of Professional License.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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