Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an approved CSWE university
• Social Work license issued by Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners and eligible for licensure (SPR or licensure) by Iowa Board of Education Examiner
• Previous experience with children and families in human services/mental health setting and/or educational setting is desired

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct Special Education Evaluations in the area of behavior
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop/consult in the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans
• Model and coach school personnel on implementation of behavior plans
• Support school personnel to model and coach students on utilizing their skills taught in the behavior plan
• Participate in identification and consult on the development of Tier 2 and 3 intervention plans, data collection and parent meetings for at-risk students with challenging behaviors
• Participate in monitoring student progress to address student and teacher needs for students in both tiered intervention and those already on an IEP
• Provide liaison services with community, AEA and school resources
• Participate in IEP meetings for students with significant social/emotional or behavioral needs
• Informally use diagnostic skills to provide information in the development of behavior/support plans for students and link them to appropriate services
• Maintain documentation of each student served
• Provide consultation with LEA personnel on a regular basis to improve school response to problem behaviors, implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans and IEP’s, and analyze student achievement data
• Provide staff development with LEA/AEA for personnel in the areas of Behavior and Mental Health issues/areas
• Coordinate services with other support staff assigned to the building