ACCEL Schools is seeking a Behavioral Specialist in Roseville, MI, providing at-risk students critical support to address conduct, disciple or attendance issues. The Behavior Specialist staffs a Time Out Room, modeling behavior management strategies and ensuring that class assignments are completed.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the school leader(s), develop, implement and post Time Out Room procedures.
• Supervise and maintain a disciplined Time Out Room that may include students receiving detention or in-school suspension
• Serves as an Absence Intervention Team member and develop Absence Intervention Plans
• Contribute actively to achieving school-wide daily attendance and office referral goals
• Communicate with teachers, parents and others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation consistent with school policies and procedures
• Support lessons taught or assigned by the teacher or school leader(s)
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or other related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with teenagers as a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

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