Program Specialist - Behavior Emphasis at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, provides staff development and training for instructional and support personnel throughout KCSOS in the area of behavior intervention for students with exceptional needs. Provides training for KCSOS ProAct Certification. Assists in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans for referred students in special education and act as consultant to the district level BICM. Knowledge and experience in functional analysis, ecological analysis of settings, and systematic observation and data tracking methods leading to positive behavior intervention plan development for students with special needs. Advises and provides support to Consortium county/school district personnel responsible for local staff development activities. Provides leadership to instructional and support personnel related to behavior intervention methodology in meeting the identified educational goals of individuals with exceptional needs. Assists in the planning, preparation, and presentation of the staff development activities. The position is located at the Christine Lizardi Frazier Building in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: 1. Possess or be eligible and obtain a California Special Education teaching or related credential. 2. Masters degree desirable. Experience: 1. Five years of educational experience in general or special education classroom instruction, or related experience in working with special needs children. 2. In-depth experience and knowledge of special education program IEPs and behavior intervention plan strategies and implementation. 3. Successful diagnostic and prescriptive experience working with children with special needs; experience with students with emotional disturbances or autism is desirable. 4. A history of demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. 5. Staff development experience. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: 1. Possess or be eligible and obtain a California Special Education teaching or related credential. 2. Masters degree desirable. Experience: 1. Five years of educational experience in general or special education classroom instruction, or related experience in working with special needs children. 2. In-depth experience and knowledge of special education program IEPs and behavior intervention plan strategies and implementation. 3. Successful diagnostic and prescriptive experience working with children with special needs; experience with students with emotional disturbances or autism is desirable. 4. A history of demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. 5. Staff development experience. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Application Deadline
8/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/26/2024
Contact
Michelle Phillips
661-636-4752
661-636-4752
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$83,070 - $131,831 Annually
$83,070 - $131,831 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$83,070 - $131,831 per year based on 25 steps. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for Master’s degree, $1,600 annual stipend for Doctorate.
Length of Work Year
205 days/12 months per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.
Interviews
By August 7, 2024