Anticipated VacancyBehavior Support Teacher (2) (2.0 FTE)LOCATION(S): Various DUTIES: In collaboration with pertinent team members, will develop and write behavior intervention plans/ programs, including the completion of functional behavior assessments.

• Will utilize/demonstrate/model data collection methods.
• Make recommendations regarding strategies, implementation, and changes as well as provide specific strategies for school staff and parents to facilitate understanding and implementation.
• Observe students in school settings; consult with pertinent school staff to ensure coordination of strategies/goals.
• Facilitate communication between school and home regarding behavior intervention and support plans.
• Work directly with students and staff to model strategies, provide direct teaching of various skills, and assess current performance and progress towards BIP and other goals targeted for data collection/ analysis/ progress monitoring.
• In conjunction with school staff, plan and implement social skills activities designed to target specific social skill deficit areas identified by students IEP teams.
• Participate in team meetings to offer insights into student progress and needs; may also be required to write/contribute to IEP development.
• Other duties/responsibilities related to the behavioral needs of students as may be assigned by Coordinator of Related Services or Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS: NYS Certification in School Psychology, Education or related area. Successful record of service as a special education teacher, school psychologist, or related services provider required. Experience working with school age children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or social/emotional/ behavioral disabilities. Formal training in and practical knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (or similar) and intervention strategies, including social skills/ social thinking curriculum. Strong communication, problem solving, and human relation skills. Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas in the student services division. Current/ active training/ certification in TCI/HWC/CPI (etc.) strategies and interventions.GRADE LEVEL: K- 12 STARTING DATE: September 1, 2023