Education Program Development Specialist 2– 10 Months (Deaf Language Specialist) (NJ) Marie H Katzenbach School for the Deaf

Under general direction of an Education Program Development Specialist 3, or other supervisory officer in the
Department of Education, Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf, designs, produces, and delivers curricula,
training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement
of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs
work of a difficult nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education
programs.
Functions as a behavioral specialist who consults with teachers and staff on class-wide and student-specific
Applied Behavioral intervention with deaf multiply disabled students K through 12th grades. Using data
collection performs Functional Behavioral Assessments, develops Behavioral Intervention Plans to reduce
problem behavior and develop appropriate behavior. Provides coaching and training as needed to staff. Through
observation and data analysis monitors student progress, creates reports and collaborates with the team to make
changes as needed. As part of the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports team, consults with teachers
and staff on behavioral management systems and strategies.