Position: Behavioral Specialist

Department: PBIS Team

Supervisor(s): PBIS Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-time, 10 month, Benefits Eligible

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the PBIS supervisor, the Behavior Specialist will address and support students’ academic and behavior challenges; teaching social skills and providing behavior support. Will work closely with the student’s family and school staff to design a plan for continued academic and social success.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provide mandated and at-risk individual and group counseling addressing academic, personal and/or interpersonal challenges.
• Keep up to date charts for assigned caseload.
• Advise and partner with classroom staff and educators to develop solutions to student, group and school-wide issues.
• Provide family counseling on an as needed basis.
• Evaluate psychiatric emergencies (suicide evaluations)
• Help develop school protocols for effectively supporting students.
• Execute all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist in data collection and monitoring of behavior support services.
• Perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, communication strategies, and applied behavioral activities or techniques pertaining to the instruction of deaf students.
• Assist in modeling the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques for other staff.
• Participate in team meetings and in-service trainings.
• Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional relationship-building, writing, and communication skills
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student success
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, behavior, and various learning styles.
• Basic technology proficiency, including Google and Microsoft applications and search engines.
• Practical understanding of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or similar training
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling
• Must possess relevant state or nationally recognized professional certification/licensure (such as NYS LMSW/LCSW, NCC, LMHC, or CRC) or attain within one year of employment
• Two to four years behavioral support and/or counseling experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.