Behavior Resource Specialist [ Journey Program]

St. Cloud School District 742
life insurance, vision insurance
United States, Minnesota, St. Cloud
Oct 08, 2025
Journey Program Overview Students in the Journey Program range from grades 4-21 and receive special education services primarily under Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental/Cognitive Disability (DCD) criteria. Students at Journey require an individualized curriculum, a high staff-to-student ratio, and a customized Federal Setting IV learning environment. Students in the Journey Program have been referred from an ISD 742 school or transition program due to their unique and significant needs in the areas of self-regulation, social/emotional, and behavior. This setting allows for highly individualized and flexible programming, ensuring that students' behavioral and sensory needs are met while building functional skills and increasing their independence. TYPE OF POSITION: Hourly - 8:30-4:00p.m. REPORTS TO: Program Director SUPERVISION: None SALARY: $26.00/hr - $32.00/hr (dependent on qualifications and experience) QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field OR AA degree and equivalent work experience Experience working with students with challenging emotional/behavioral needs and at-risk students with academic, social, and behavioral concerns Preferred: Significant, extensive experience working with students receiving Special Education Services POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the building supervisor, the Behavior Resource Specialist serves to enhance the instruction provided by the teacher, case manager, or related service staff to supplement instructional activities or provide extended practice. This may include providing guided practice, cues, behavior plan implementation support, data collection, and student response related to their identified Behavior Support Plans and IEP goals. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Ability to work with students with challenging emotional/behavioral needs and academic and social concerns Understanding of developmental and psychological links to students' emotional and behavioral needs Ability to form strong, positive relationships with students and staff to support self-regulation and overall social, emotional, and academic growth Ability to foster independence, self-esteem, and self-confidence in students Knowledge of behavior management and de-escalation techniques Clear and concise communication skills, both oral and written Emotional control, patience, and persistence in stressful situations Ability to maintain tolerance for a range of student behaviors Ability to observe, chart, and describe student behaviors accurately Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and school resource ESSENTIAL DUTIES Respond to the behavior resource room as needed to provide positive behavioral and emotional interventions and supports Develop, coordinate, and implement positive interventions for identified students, including daily, weekly, and long-term goals and activities Re-teach social skills and affective curriculum in resource rooms and classrooms; provide individual behavior therapy as needed Assist administrators with parent communication and provide parent information and education regarding positive behavior supports Collaborate with program and district administration to develop and implement proactive behavior strategies for the school community Work collaboratively with instructional staff to increase academic success for students with challenging behaviors and reduce disruptive behaviors Conduct classroom observations and data collection to support behavioral analysis and intervention planning Serve as a member of the site MTSS Team Assist in classrooms to meet individual and group needs as requested Collect, report, and summarize behavioral data Perform other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS Frequent: walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. For inquiries, please contact: jobs@isd742.org