Tiegerman School at Woodside (TWS) is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our educational team! TWS is a preschool through high school, and it is a 12-month program.
Must have BCBA and/or LBA certification
Location: 70-24 47th Avenue, Woodside, NY, 11377
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the development and oversight of the behavior intervention plans (BIP).
* Leads the design and interpretation of the Functional Behavioral Assessment.
* Participates in and coordinates, as needed, meetings involving individuals on the assigned caseload.
* Responsible for maintaining all behavioral data related to individuals who are recommended for BIP and Behavior Support Plans.
* Consults with the staff and administration on individual student behavior issues, positive behavior supports and interventions, data collection, behavior antecedent and environmental factors.
* Implements and facilitates school-wide positive behavior support strategies.
* Teach, facilitate, and support staff on the implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions.
* Maintains regular communication and coordination of services with all service providers.
* Writes reports summarizing results of Functional Behavior Assessment and BIP progress reports.
* Completes all paperwork on time, ensuring that functional behavioral assessments and all other required documentation meet the requirements of standards set by NYSED.
* Conducts workshops, training, and in-service presentations in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing staff skills.
* Assists teachers in developing class-wide behavior management systems of reinforcement.
* Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and protected information according to HIPAA standards.
* Conducts self professionally and courteously at all times.
* Provide crisis behavior interventions by guiding staff in the de-escalation of unsafe and disruptive behaviors.
* Demonstrates commitment to departmental and organizational goals.
* Assumption of other duties as assigned.
Salary:$80,000 – $90,000 annually. Salary is determined by years of experience, the highest level of completed education, and relevant credentials. *Eligible positions may receive merit-based salary enhancements one or two times per school year. These are awarded as one-time distributions.
Tiegerman is an EEO and AA Employer