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Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
Behavior Specialist - SHMMS - 88963
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A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
$44,256 / year median in New York
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Job Opening Information Behavior Specialist
- SHMMS
- 88963 Job Number 88963 Position Start Date 9/1/2026 Position Title Behavior Specialist
- SHMMS
- 88963 Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale minimum starting rate: $62,072.00 Job Description Behavior Specialist
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School Full-Time APSTA Employment Opportunity Responsibilities:
Provides consultation regarding best practices of MTSS Assists with the development and implementation of district wide policies and procedures Provides consultation and intervention regarding behavior management, effective education and assessment of the behavioral needs of students with and without disabilities. Designs, implements and monitors behavior programs for students. Prepares written reports, as needed by the district to outside psychiatric professionals/ community agencies re:behavioral concerns of students with or without disabilities Conducts classroom observations to support behavior related management & instruction Possesses the ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments and design, implement and monitor behavior intervention plans Serves as a member of the CSE for students with behavioral concerns Provides teacher-coaching & support related to classroom management. Collects & analyzes data to inform behavioral practices across the district. Other duties as assigned- Job Qualifications Valid NYS certification as a School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School Counselor or Special Education Teacher is required BCBA or coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred Must have strong working knowledge of PBIS/Rtl/MTSS Experience working with children/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and/ or behavioral disorders Experience developing Functional Behavioral Assessments, positive behavioral supports Experience working with staff and administrators on interventions to support student behavior This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students by providing essential support and guidance in their social-emotional and behavioral development within an alternative learning setting.