Behavior Specialist - Itinerant

Duties

• Provide direct consultation to school staff, families, and administration regarding student behavior and environmental supports.
• Conduct assessments of students (academic, behavioral, social, etc.).
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop, maintain, and coordinate all aspects of Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Attend and present at a variety of meetings (BIP reviews, PLCs, faculty, CSE, etc.).
• Provide training to professional and non-professional staff related to evidence-based behavioral intervention for students with a variety of disabilities.
• Participate in team meetings to assist in planning and curriculum development.
• Provide crisis support or direction to school team and families when needed.
• Collection and analysis of behavioral data.
• Establish positive rapport and effectively collaborate with students, school staff, parents/guardians, and district representatives.
• Stay current with certifications and research in the field.
• Abide by Monroe One BOCES policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college in Special Education, School Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field and certified in NYS to practice in a school setting required.
• Professional or Permanent NYS Certification in any of the tenure areas mentioned in #1.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with students with disabilities desired.
• Training and experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis; Board Certification (BCBA) or willing to pursue (significant progress toward BCBA must be completed prior to end of probationary period).
• Working knowledge of Federal and State Special Education policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of NYS Standards.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).