Behavioral Specialist- Santa Cruz - Maricopa Unified School District

Maricopa Unified School District #20
Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

Position Description: Behavioral Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Classified Compensation Plan Level 8

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-Month, 40 hour/week, Salary Range Based on Approved Classified Compensation Plan Level 8

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  To assist with instruction and supervision of students, playground supervision and assisting with student discipline.  Position longevity will be determined from individual classroom’s needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Under direction from the Principal works with individual students or groups of student on behavioral skills.
• Supervises students outside of the classroom during lunch period, playground time or before and after school.
• Assists certified and classified staff
• Assists Principal with duties specifically related to area of need.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels. 
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques. 
• Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20’s educational policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.
• Operate office equipment and MS Office.
• Skill in communicating verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required - High School diploma or GED. Required - PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or, 60 college credits. Bilingual preferred.  Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

OTHER POSITION INFORMATION:

Hours will be in relation to the school site hours.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:lstollarslover@musd20.org

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org