Behavior Specialist - SHMMS - 88963 Job Albany area,City of Albany New York USA,Education / Teaching

Location: City of Albany

Behavior Specialist - TOAST

Full-Time

APSTA Employment Opportunity

Responsibilities:

Provides consultation regarding best practices of MTSS
Assists with the development and implementation of district wide policies and procedures
Provides consultation and intervention regarding behavior management, effective education and assessment of the behavioral needs of students with and without disabilities.
Designs, implements and monitors behavior programs for students.
Prepares written reports, as needed by the district to outside psychiatric professionals/ community agencies re:behavioral concerns of students with or without disabilities
Conducts classroom observations to support behavior related management & instruction
Possesses the ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments and design, implement and monitor behavior intervention plans
Serves as a member of the CSE for students with behavioral concerns
Provides teacher-coaching & support related to classroom management.
Collects & analyzes data to inform behavioral practices across the district.
Other duties as assigned·

Qualifications & Experience

Valid NYS certification as a School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School Counselor or Special Education Teacher is required

BCBA or coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred

Must have strong working knowledge of PBIS/Rtl/MTSS

Experience working with children/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and/ or behavioral disorders

Experience developing Functional Behavioral Assessments, positive behavioral supports

Experience working with staff and administrators on interventions to support student behavior

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students by providing essential support and guidance in their social-emotional and behavioral development within an alternative learning setting. If you are passionate about helping students thrive academically and socially, we encourage you to apply.

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