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Behavioral Health Specialist
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.
- 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
- Build and promote support groups for Perry families with children with ASD.
- 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:
Minimum 5 years experience in Special Education to include students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Prefer candidate BCBA certified with knowledge of TEACCH based programs . NYS certification in School Counseling or School Social Work or School Psychology is required.
