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Behavior Specialist
Position:Behavior Specialist
The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children, in Seaford, NY is a school for children with developmental disabilities ranging in age from 3 to 12 years.
Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:00pm
Position follows School Calendar (which includes a 6 week summer program)
This position would be for an immediate start.
Benefits and Compensation:
Salary range commensurate with experience: $65,000 to $75,000
Full benefits package available including medical/dental/vision plans, 403(b), sick/personal time, paid holidays
Educational Requirements:
- Applicant must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, School Psychology, or a related field of study. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for conducting, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of
Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Provide training, supervision, and behavioral support to teachers, therapists, and staff working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities
- Provide classroom behavioral consultation services and assist in crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Conduct parent training and provide support to families as needed
Candidate will possess:
- A strong background in behavioral intervention as well as previous experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and/or other developmental disabilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members. Experience with classroom supervision a plus.
- Exemplary verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Bilingual a plus
It is school policy to provide equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation in accordance with all applicable laws. This policy applies to all the terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. Advancements to positions of greater responsibility is based on an individual’s abilities and demonstrated performance.
