Job Opportunity: Behavior Support Teacher (2)- DCB 2059- 23/24

Behavior Support Teacher (2)- DCB 2059- 23/24

Anticipated Vacancy:

Behavior Support Teacher (2)

(2.0 FTE)





LOCATION(S): Various



tasks : In collaboration with pertinent team members, will develop and write behavior intervention plans/ programs, including the completion of functional behavior assessments.

»Will utilize/demonstrate/model data collection methods.

»Make recommendations regarding strategies, implementation, and changes as well as provide specific strategies for school staff and parents to facilitate knowledge and implementation.

»Observe students in school settings; consult with pertinent school staff to ensure coordination of strategies/goals.

»Facilitate communication between school and home regarding behavior intervention and support plans.

»Work directly with students and staff to model strategies, provide direct teaching of various skills, and assess current performance and progress towards BIP and other goals targeted for data collection/ analysis/ progress monitoring.

»In conjunction with school staff, plan and implement social skills activities designed to target specific social skill deficit areas identified by students IEP teams.

»Participate in team meetings to offer insights into student progress and needs; may also be required to write/contribute to IEP development.

»Other tasks/responsibilities related to the behavioral needs of students as may be assigned by Coordinator of Related Services or Director of Special Education



QUALIFICATIONS : NYS Certification in School Psychology, Education or related area. prosperous record of service as a special education teacher, school psychologist, or related services provider required. practice working with school age children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or social/emotional/ behavioral disabilities. Formal training in and practical knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (or similar) and intervention strategies, including social skills/ social thinking curriculum. Strong communication, problem solving, and human relation skills. Demonstrate skills in one or more areas in the student services division. Current/ active training/ certification in TCI/HWC/CPI (etc.) strategies and interventions.



GRADE LEVEL: K- 12
&nb sp; & nbsp;

STARTING DATE: September 1, 2023