Behaviour Specialist - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / From 07/08/ /01/2025

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Other

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC - Demonstrate high level understanding of initiatives in undertaking functional behaviour assessment (or equivelant), and supporting students and staff with the implementation of strategies.

SC - Demonstrate the ability to lead change in the school environment to improve access for students and meet regulatory compliance.

SC - Demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff and contribute to the leadership and management of the school.

SC - Demonstrate the ability lead a team of staff, schedule and supervise the work of other support staff, and develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

Along with the capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

SC - Demonstrate a capacity to actively contribute to and lead whole school improvement initiatives, manage major programs or student activity and a commitment to ongoing professional learning for self and others to enable further development of skills expertise and capacity.

Role:

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction mínimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.

Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities:

Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.

Who May Apply:

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment:

Child Safe Standards:

DET Values:

Other Information:

The Behaviour Specialist role will oversee the Functional Behaviour Assessments for the College. They will be in charge of working with students and staff to improve student engagement in their learning and wellbeing. Behaviour Specialist will be trained and able to undertake Functional Behavioural Assessments.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Educational Behaviour Analyst to join our team.

As an Educational Behaviour Analyst, you will play a vital role in assessing, developing, and implementing behaviour intervention plans for students with diverse learning needs.

Your expertise in behaviour analysis and education will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports students' social, emotional, and academic growth.

Responsibilities:

Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA): Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the factors influencing student behaviour and determine the function(s) of behaviour.

Develop Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIP): Design individualized behaviour intervention plans based on the results of FBAs, incorporating evidence-based practices and positive behaviour supports.

Collaborate with Educational Teams:

Work closely with teachers, support staff, and other relevant stakeholders to implement behaviour intervention plans effectively and ensure consistency across educational settings.

Provide Training and Professional Development:

Deliver training sessions to school staff on behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and implementation of behaviour intervention plans.

Data Collection and Analysis:

Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour intervention plans and make data-driven decisions to modify strategies as needed.

Progress Monitoring:

Regularly monitor and document student progress in behaviour goals, providing ongoing feedback and support to teachers and educational teams.

Collaborate with Families:
Establish positive relationships with families and