Behavioral Specialist

Salary range: $43,500/Salary is commensurate with experience.
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Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Behavior Analyst, Social Work, or School Counselor
  • Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.
  • NYS Certification in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required.
  • 3-5 years' experience in the areas of behavior management and non-violent crisis and/or special education preferred.

Responsible To: Director of Special Education

Job Description:

• A Behavior Specialist provides support to staff through training, coaching, and modeling strategies for supporting students with behavioral and emotional challenges. They will provide support for classroom and school-wide behavior management systems through our MTSS system.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Behavior Assessment & Analysis:
  • Assist with conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to determine the root causes of challenging behaviors.
  • Assist with collecting and analyzing behavioral data to track student progress.
• Intervention & Support:
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Behavior Plans tailored to students' needs.
  • Provide behavioral supports, interventions, and evidence-based strategies to promote positive social-emotional development.
• Collaboration & Training:
  • Work closely with teachers, counselors, and support staff to promote positive student behavior.
  • Provide professional development that targets research, strategies, and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in implementing positive behavior support in their classrooms.
  • Train staff in behavior intervention and de-escalation techniques.
  • Collaborate with parents and guardians to reinforce positive behaviors at home.
  • Develop parent-friendly resources to support parents in engaging with the process.
• Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution:
  • Assist in de-escalating student crises and provide appropriate interventions.
  • Support staff in helping students develop coping skills and conflict resolution strategies.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  • Assist staff in setting up a system to maintain detailed records of behavioral interventions and student progress.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding student behavior interventions and special education services.
  • Be an active member of the following types of meetings as necessary: CSE, MTSS, FBA, and team/parent meetings
  • Assist in creating and monitoring plans, modifying behavioral systems, reviewing behavioral progress, and conducting meetings to brainstorm ways of addressing complex situations and behaviors.
  • Provide staff with the necessary tools, including interventions, supports, assessments, and strategies, to develop skills and proficiencies related to social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Terms of Employment: 10-month position

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the Annual Professional Employee Performance Review.

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location

District

Salary: From

43500.00

Salary Competitive

Y

Appointment Status

Probationary

Position Status

Full time

Start Date

7/1/2026

Required Certification Type

School Counselor {2030}

Contact Person's Name

Eric DiMartino

Contact Person's Title

Eric DiMartino

Contact Person's Phone

716-375-8097

Contact Person's Email

[email protected]