LIBN0284413-0000
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2023-11-16T00:00:00
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves professional practiceof applied behavior analysis providing behavioral support for students with challengingbehaviors in the school setting. The incumbent will work collaboratively with schooladministrators and teams to execute effective behavioral instruction, functional assessments andthe implementation of plans to provide support in creating positive outcomes and increasedacademic engagement for all students. The incumbent provides guidance and direction toclassroom staff in managing and reducing the challenging behavior of students. Work isperformed under direct supervision of a school administrator.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providingrepresentative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe anyindividual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well asother related activities not described.Assesses students functional behavior capabilities within a classroom for the purpose ofdesigning behavioral interventions;Performs functional behavior analysis and develops behavior intervention plans;Consults with and trains teachers and support staff regarding the implementation of thebehavioral intervention plans and the collection of data for the purpose of making datadriven recommendations and decisions regarding student behaviors. Continually monitorsand updates the behavioral intervention plans as needed;May intervene with a student in crisis for the purpose of assisting students in modifying behaviorwhen the team is unable to bring the situation to a successful resolution;Participates in various meetings (ex: CSE meetings, parent conferences, in-service trainings, staffmeetings, etc.) as needed;BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTPrepares documentation such as a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and/or BehaviorIntervention Plan (BIP) (ex: evaluations, observations, progress reports, contacts withparents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing writtensupports, developing recommendations and/or conveying information; andResearches resource methods (ex: intervention and treatment techniques, behavior assessmenttools and methods, community resources, etc.) and attends conferences and workshops,for the purpose of keeping current about trends in the field.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONALCHARACTERISTICS: Understands and utilizes principles and practices of counseling andbehavior assessment techniques and analysis; good knowledge of special education law, relevanteducation codes, State and District policies; ability to be flexible and travel throughout thevarious programs; ability to work effectively, efficiently and expeditiously under timeconstraints; ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and students; ability to prepare andprovide training regarding proactive and positive behavior supports; has physical ability to lift,carry of physically prompt a student in crisisMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college oruniversity with a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology,Counseling, Social Work or related field and one (1) year of experience working withchildren/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and/or behavioral disorders includingdeveloping functional behavioral assessments, behavior improvement plans and positivebehavioral supports OR one (1) year of full-time paid work experience working with students inproviding behavior management and/or counseling OR Board Certified Behavior Analyst(BCBA) certification; or(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college oruniversity with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology,Counseling, Social Work or related field and three (3) years of experience working withchildren/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and/or behavioral disorders includingdeveloping functional behavioral assessments, behavior improvement plans and positivebehavioral supports OR three (3) years of full-time paid work experience working with studentsin providing behavior management and/or counseling; or Certification requirement: School Counselor or Behaviorist (through NYS Civil Service) The mission of the Liberty Central School District is to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential, and our vision is to cultivate trust and courage to be innovative and persevere. We believe in achieving this through recruiting a diverse workforce inclusive of all backgrounds and from all walks of life.Apply on OLAS
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Liberty CSD
Mid-Hudson Valley
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