Position Title

Behavioral Health Specialist

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$45,000 - $70,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Job Description

Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Qualifications

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Provide classroom-based consultation to teachers and support staff in designing appropriate environments and instructional plans for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities requiring behavioral support.

• Provide professional development to district employees.

• Assist parents and families with community-based referrals. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of the FBA/BIP process.

• Participate in staff and CPSE/CSE meetings as appropriate to review the programs of students.

• Provide individual assessments/consultations for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

• Assist with creating and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior   Assessments

• Assist with crisis management and provide direct behavior interventions

• Provide direct counseling services for students with disabilities. 

• Attend  professional development related to the field of behavioral science.  With an emphasis on the first year of employment. 

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.

Job Qualifications:

Past experience in  Special Education to include work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  NYS certification in School Counseling or School Social Work or School Psychology is required.

Application Procedure

Application to:

Daryl T. McLaughlin

Superintendent of Schools

Perry Central School

33 Watkins Avenue

Perry, NY 14530

Job Category

School Social Worker

Job Location

District Wide

Additional Information