Southeast

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) is seeking a talented, self-motivated Mental Health Practitioner/Behavior Specialist to join the Mental Health Practitioner/Behavior Specialist team. This position is trained and competent in designing and implementing positive behavioral interventions and support to member district teachers and/or HVED’s Level IV Behavior and Autism program(s). This position will serve multiple school districts within the Education District. District and program assignments are based on a combination of geographic location, student caseloads and district needs, as well as team and employee preferences.

Competencies:

• Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess ability to problem-solve
• Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
• Knowledgeable in interpreting and supporting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
• Familiar with PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and BIPS (Behavior Intervention plans)

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Provide classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plan.
• Identifying barriers to successful transition and facilitating transition plans.
• Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student’s learning.
• Become a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Trainer and facilitate CPI initial and refresher courses for HVED employees and member district employees.
• Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children’s behavior.
• A Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) serving Hiawatha Valley Education District’s Level IV Behavior and/or Autism Program(s) will create a therapy plan by providing direct therapy with individual and group students, complete Diagnostic Assessments, collaborate with team to establish and build Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) program, and facilitate ITP and IEP meetings in collaboration with case manager(s).