See specifics here - https://ousd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5240172

Behavior Specialist:

(1) will provide direct services and consultation to general education students, staff and parents in order to provide positive ways for working successfully with students within the general education setting;

(2) will implement and/or oversee the implementation of behavior assessments and positive intervention plans for general education students within Oakland Unified School District (OUSD);

(3) will establish and maintain ongoing relationships with outside agencies serving District students and their families; and

4) will provide training, consultation and support to general education teachers, administrators and parents/guardians to increase the capacity of all caregivers to positively support student behavior.

PREREQUISITES [EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE]

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) or BCBA-D required
• Master’s degree or equivalent in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, education or other related fields
• Three (3) years experience working with students with significant behavioral needs in educational or clinical settings (PreK-12 educational experience preferred)
• Experience and training in performance of functional assessments, development of behavioral plans, and training and use of emergency behavioral interventions
• Experience in the development and implementation of effective/social skills lessons
• Experience and training in appropriate curriculum, instruction, classroom management and intervention techniques
• Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable

Compensation overview

$50.74 to $67.98 Per Hour

7.5 hours / day for 181 days / year (OUSD Behavior Specialists work on days when students are in school + 1 extra day - generally early August through May / early June)