Probationary – Behavior Specialist Position Available In Erie, New York

Probationary

• Behavior Specialist
  Employer
  Orchard Park CSD
  Location
  West Seneca, NY, United States
  Salary
  Competitive categories Employer
  Orchard Park CSD
  Location
  West Seneca, NY, United States
  Salary
  Competitive categories Employer
  Orchard Park CSD
  Location
  West Seneca, NY, United States
  Salary
  Competitive categories categories

POSITION

1.0 FTE Probationary Teacher

• Behavior Specialist

LOCATION

Windom Elementary School / UPK

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 27, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate NYS certification to teach:
Students with Disabilities (Birth

• 2nd or 1
• 6); or
  School Psychology; or
  School Social Worker; or
  School Counselor
  CPI, TCI, or similar intervention training preferred
  Demonstrated ability to work with peers
  Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors
  Ability to motivate and instruct students with special needs

Position Overview:

The Behavior Specialist position will provide targeted behavioral and social-emotional support to students with disabilities in both preschool settings and a self-contained 12:1:1 classroom for students in grades K-2. This role is vital in promoting a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment that fosters communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

Preschool Setting:

• Collaborate with classroom teams to implement developmentally appropriate strategies and interventions to support students in social-emotional growth, self-regulation and peer interactions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, and families to develop individualized behavior support plans when necessary and proactive strategies for Preschool Students, providing guidance and modeling to support implementation of such plans within the classroom setting.
  12:1:1 Classroom (Grades K-2):
• Support students with significant communication, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in a highly structured self-contained classroom.
• Work closely with the Special Education Teacher and Speech-Language Pathologist to promote functional communication and consistency in use of positive behavior strategies.
• Assist with the implementation of specially designed instruction and accommodations aligned to students’ IEPs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies, reinforcement plans and safety plans as appropriate for individual students as well as classroom behavioral strategies and structures to enhance overall success in the classroom environment and support skill acquisition.

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) may also be
warranted in some cases.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

Serve as a member of the instructional support team, contributing to multidisciplinary planning and problem-solving.
Communicate regularly with families, teachers, and service providers to ensure consistency and alignment of strategies.
Participate in CSE meetings as needed and assist with progress monitoring and documentation of behavioral goals.

Qualifications:

• NYSED Certification areas include: social work, counseling, school psychologist, special education teacher, or something in a comparable certification area.
• Experience working with young children with disabilities, particularly those with behavioral and functional communication needs.
• Familiarity with principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and trauma-informed care.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills along with the ability to remain calm and consistent in a fast-paced, emotionally complex environment.

Preferred Skills:

• CPI, TCI, or similar crisis intervention training certification.
• Experience supporting students with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
• Understanding of early childhood development and special education practices.
• Experience developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal / Director of Special Education

SALARY:

Per OPTA Contract

APPLICATION DEADLINE

June 30, 2025
APPLICATION

PROCEDURE

Go to the District’s website application system: www.wnyric.org/application by June 30, 2025 to apply online.
In addition to submitting your online application, please be sure to complete the following task:
Submit a video (2-min max) to Padlet answering the following question:
“What would you bring to the Orchard Park Central School District as an educator that would benefit our students, families, and employees?” Click on this link for directions to submit your video. If you have any questions you may contact Personnel at ljohnson@opschools.org .
The Orchard Park Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Job Attachment :

View Attachment Salary Competitive :

Y Appointment Status :

Probationary Position Status :

Full time

Start Date :

8/27/2025

Required Certification Type :

Special Education {9010}, School Counselor {2030}, School Social Worker {2080}, School Psychologist {2070}, Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 {9014}, Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}, Students with Disabilities Birth

• Grade 2 {9013}

Additional Job Information :

NYSED Certification areas include: social work, counseling, school psychologist, special
education teacher, or something in a comparable certification area.

Contact Person’s Name :

Dr.

Dean Ramirez Contact Person’s Title :

Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Contact Person’s Phone :

7162096239

Contact Person’s Email :

dramirez@opschools.org