Title: Behavioral Intervention Specialist PS 3, 6, 31, 59 & 81 - RB#22-105
ID: 7001
Department: Other
Location: School Location
Division: Instructional
Description

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 22-105
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
PS 3, 6, 31, 59 & 81
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION :

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja M. Williams, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
PS 3, 6, 31, 59 & 81

HOW TO APPLY :
Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the "Submit" button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

APPLICATION : Candidates who wish to be considered should complete an application on the Buffalo Schools website www.buffaloschools.org.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS :
Certification: Special Education, Social Work, Psychologist or other related mental health field. ABA Therapy certification or Board Certified Behavior Analyst given preference. Strong working knowledge of behavioral theory and applied behavior analysis. Understand the characteristics and behaviors associated with disorders. Ability to apply behavioral principals and to handle intense emotional situations. Good communication skills both verbal and written.Knowledge and experience with implementing MTSS/PBIS model and systems. Experience with de-escalation techniques, trauma informed care, and restorative justice/circles. Must have the ability to perform the physical duties associated with this position.


Location: Central Committee on Special Education

DUTIES :

The Behavioral Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the Behavioral Specialist for School 32
• Recommend appropriate behavioral interventions
• Provide job embedded coaching and modeling for teachers/staff on implementing behavioral supports
• Collect, analyze and progress monitor behavioral data
• Develop a system of tracking outcomes to illustrate the impact of interventions
• Interface with district staff and parents to address behavior
• Develop and/or revise Behavior Support Plans
• Assist with the development of a Behavioral Intervention Plan
• Provide professional development on behavioral interventions and support
• Conduct assessments as needed to inform behavior support plans or services
• Respond to students requiring de-escalation
• Interact with students in therapeutic, respectful and trauma sensitive ways
• Support IEP development
• Support district PBIS initiative
• Communicate with parents, families and caregivers
• Complete all related paperwork
• All other duties as necessary and appropriate

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

APPOINTMENT :

Appointment will be made by the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY : Teacher salary schedule based on BTF contract.

FUND # : Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING : AUGUST 25, 2022

DR. TONJA M. WILLIAMS,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS