Behavior Specialist - SHMMS - 88963

Behavior Specialist - Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School

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·

Applications for this position are accepted by applying through the RecruitFront "Apply Now" button.

For assistance with the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@albany.k12.ny.us

• 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.