What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist - School Psychologist position at Lockport City School District?
Please make sure to complete an application by clicking here for this job posting.
Title of Position: Behavior Specialist - Aaron Mossell Junior High/Emmet Belknap Intermediate
________________________________________________________________________________
Qualifications
School counselor, school social worker, special education teacher
Position Available: on/about September 1, 2025
Stipend: $45,544 - $57,156 (dependent on college credits)
Closing Date: March 21, 2025
___________________________ APPLICATION PROCEDURES ___________________________
Internal Applicants: Email a letter of interest to applications@lockportschools.net or interschool mail a letter of interest to the attention of the Human Resources Office. Requests for transfers will be considered according to the provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
External Applicants: Interested applicants are to submit a resume, a completed application, three letters of reference (signed and dated within the past two years), a copy of all college transcripts, and a copy of current NYS certification. Application packets can be submitted in one PDF document to applications@lockportschools.net , online at www.wnyric.org , or via U.S. mail to Lockport City School District Human Resources Office, 130 Beattie Avenue, Lockport, New York, 14094.
The Lockport City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, or disability.
Job Attachment : View Attachment
Salary Competitive : Y
Appointment Status : Probationary
Position Status : Full time
Start Date : 09/01/2025
Required Certification Type : Special Education {9010}, School Counselor {2030}, School Social Worker {2080}, School Psychologist {2070}
Specialized Training : TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, At Risk Youth
Contact Person's Name : Lisa Schrader
Contact Person's Title : Deputy Superintendent
Contact Person's Phone : 716-478-4826
Contact Person's Email : lschrader@lockportschools.net
Title of Position: Behavior Specialist - Aaron Mossell Junior High/Emmet Belknap Intermediate
________________________________________________________________________________
Qualifications
- Experiencing delivering crisis counseling and creating behavior intervention plans for intermediate aged students
- Specialized knowledge of restorative practices and trauma informed practices
- The ability and commitment to use technology as an tool to manage tasks
- Uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to provide coaching, skills training, and other supports to individuals who have, or are at risk for developing significant problem behaviors that impair their ability to appropriate participate and benefit from their education and other daily functions
- Ability to establish positive, effective, and cooperative relationships with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community
- Demonstrated ability to assess children's behavioral needs and competence in the design of effective behavioral strategies
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to develop programs and collaborate with and support other staff
- Loyalty and evidence of being a team player
- Commitment to equity and inclusion of all members of the school community
School counselor, school social worker, special education teacher
Position Available: on/about September 1, 2025
Stipend: $45,544 - $57,156 (dependent on college credits)
Closing Date: March 21, 2025
___________________________ APPLICATION PROCEDURES ___________________________
Internal Applicants: Email a letter of interest to applications@lockportschools.net or interschool mail a letter of interest to the attention of the Human Resources Office. Requests for transfers will be considered according to the provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
External Applicants: Interested applicants are to submit a resume, a completed application, three letters of reference (signed and dated within the past two years), a copy of all college transcripts, and a copy of current NYS certification. Application packets can be submitted in one PDF document to applications@lockportschools.net , online at www.wnyric.org , or via U.S. mail to Lockport City School District Human Resources Office, 130 Beattie Avenue, Lockport, New York, 14094.
The Lockport City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, or disability.
Job Attachment : View Attachment
Salary Competitive : Y
Appointment Status : Probationary
Position Status : Full time
Start Date : 09/01/2025
Required Certification Type : Special Education {9010}, School Counselor {2030}, School Social Worker {2080}, School Psychologist {2070}
Specialized Training : TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, At Risk Youth
Contact Person's Name : Lisa Schrader
Contact Person's Title : Deputy Superintendent
Contact Person's Phone : 716-478-4826
Contact Person's Email : lschrader@lockportschools.net
Salary : $45,544 - $57,156
