Behavioral Specialist- Social Emotional Center (SEC)

Behavioral Specialist- Social Emotional Center (SEC) JobID: 9636 Position Type: Special Education Providers/Special Education TeacherDate Posted: 8/31/2026Location: Olson Middle SchoolDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HidePosition: Behavioral SpecialistLocation:Olson Middle School Effective Date:8/24/26Hours: 1.0 FTEPay:See Teacher ContractRequired Licensure: Current MN Special Education License/Board Certified Behavioral Analyst or School Social Work license Required Experience: Experience with School-Age Students with DisabilitiesAbility to work successfully with students and adults of various economic, racial, and cultural backgroundsKnowledge of social education proceduresKnowledgeable of current best practices in the field of special education, specifically inthe area of behavior with evidence of the continuing pursuit of such knowledge.Experience with data analysis and data-driven decision making to support instructionand behavior interventionsEffective skills in the areas of time management, task prioritization, problem solving anddevelopment of solutionsEffective written and oral communication skillsMinimum of three years; experience teaching special education students and/or workingwith students with significant behavioral challenges Responsibilities: Work and train collaboratively with site based teamsConduct observations of students, promote collaborative team processes and providebehavioral strategies and coaching to staff.Assist with collaboration among teachers, students, families and community to meeteducation needsAssist and coach probationary and tenured staff to further develop their practices relatedto behavior interventions, classroom strategies, room arrangement, etc.Facilitate training on threat & risk assessments for the district collaborating with themental health teamsFacilitate effective team meetings to review strategies and assure fidelity of interventionimplementationDevelop data collection and monitoring procedures to monitor intervention fidelity andsuccessProvide professional development in research-based pedagogy and best practices forlicensed and paraprofessional staffAssist educators with implementing research-based best practices for interventions,personalized learning and behavior improvement.Attend student and team meetings when requested or as appropriate.Collaborate with IEP team, including parents, on behavior plans and supportsSupport Special Education programs and services to ensure students are educated inthe least restrictive environment and improve programming to reduce the need for morerestrictive placements and contracted supportAttend professional development as determined by special education leadershipAttend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training, maintain certification and/or serveas a district-wide CPI trainer; provide crisis intervention and support to students and staffas needed.Communicate regularly with the Special Education leadershipBenefits:Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources. The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled Submit online application, cover letter, transcripts and resume by clicking on the "Apply" button in the top right