School Behavior Specialist

About the role

Wildwood School is seeking a Behavior Specialist who embraces the mission of strengthening the well-being of people with disabilities and their families through innovative supports.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary resource to staff in understanding disabilities and positive behavioral support.
• Collaborates with classroom teams to perform direct observations of students for behavioral assessments and development, conduct functional behavior assessments, and develop behavior intervention plans, including the use of PFA/SBT procedures.
• Supervises and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of behavioral intervention using treatment fidelity measures.
• Participates in annual reviews and meetings on student’s progress.
• Designs, modifies, and implements behavioral support plans in conjunction with the treatment team and classroom.
• Graphs, analyzes, and summarizes behavioral data.
• Teaches and coaches staff members on proper implementation of BIP procedures, data collection systems, and up-to-date ABA clinical practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special education or related field
• 2 years related experience and/or training in the Applied Behavior Analysis field with population with disabilities
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred

Qualifications

• A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and a driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Must have daily access to their own vehicle.
• Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes deescalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.