Behavior Consultant

Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/Certifed Other Date Posted: 8/20/2025 Location: Holly Area School District District: Holly Area Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide The Position Qualifications * Valid Michigan professional Certification in an area related to Special Education required (i.e.

teacher, school social worker, or school psychologist). * Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), preferred.

* Experience in supporting success for students with significant behavioral challenges as related to a variety of conditions, including students with and without disabilities; experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Emotional Impairment preferred.

* Excellent organizational and analytical skills, task oriented, detail oriented and deadline oriented.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Ability to collect and analyze data.

* Knowledge of agency supports and services for students with complex behaviors.

* Strong leadership skills: motivating, delegating, reliability, follow-through.

* Ability to develop positive rapport with staff, students, and parents.

* Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certification.

Role and Responsibilities * Provide guidance and expertise to teachers and other classroom staff on strategies for supporting student social and emotional growth, as well as effective behavior management techniques.

* Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support to school leadership teams and principals on the critical components and best practices of behavior management within classrooms.

* Assist staff in analyzing student behavior data to identify patterns and trends, and collaborate with them to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) tailored to individual student needs.

* Offer guidance and support to paraprofessionals working with students who may require additional behavioral support.

* Lead initiatives aimed at promoting positive behavioral supports within the school community, including training sessions and modeling of effective strategies.

* Collaborate with school teams to conduct FBAs and develop comprehensive BIPs for students requiring additional support.

* Plan and deliver hands-on training sessions for general education teachers and support staff on implementing behavior interventions and supports, both for individual students and class-wide level.

* Provide professional development opportunities for staff on the principles and practices of PBIS and the process of conducting FBAs.

* Stay informed about laws and regulations related to behavior management, such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Seclusion and Restraint laws; and other relevant topics in the field.

* Utilize data-driven approaches to lead problem-solving efforts in addressing student academic and behavioral concerns, working collaboratively with school staff.

* Collaborate with all school staff to foster a positive and inclusive school climate that supports the social, emotional, and behavioral growth of all students.

* Other Duties as Assigned: Flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the overall goals of the school and the well-being of its students.

Application Process External applicants will submit their application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium (OHRC) Applications should include a letter of interest/cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

Internal applicants can submit a letter of interest to Tricia Murphy-Alderman, Director of Human Resources.

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