Behavior Specialist

Anova Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a Behavior Specialist (Pupil Services) for the Fairport area in a 10-month, full-time school-year position. You will provide direct consultation on student behavior, conduct assessments, and coordinate Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities in a Behavioral Health setting.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and NYS certification, plus 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in a related field and NYS school settings certification.
• Active NYS professional or permanent certification in relevant tenure areas.
• Minimum five years' experience with students with disabilities desired.
• Training and experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis; BCBA certification or progress toward it.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct consultation on student behavior and environmental supports to staff, families, and administration.
• Assess students academically, behaviorally, socially, and functionally.
• Develop and coordinate Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Attend and present at meetings (BIP reviews, PLCs, faculty, CSEs).
• Provide training on evidence-based behavioral interventions to staff.
• Participate in team meetings to plan curriculum and supports.
• Provide crisis support and guidance to school teams and families as needed.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to monitor progress.
• Build positive rapport and collaborate with students, staff, families, and district representatives.
• Stay current with certifications and research in the field.
• Adhere to Monroe One BOCES policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education / School Psychology / Social Work

NYS Certification in school setting

5+ years of experience with students with disabilities

Training in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Board Certification (BCBA) or progress toward it

Knowledge of Federal & State Special Education policies

Knowledge of NYS Standards

Job description

Position Type: Pupil Services (Certified)/Behavior Specialist
Date Posted: 9/23/2026
Location: Behavioral Health
Closing Date: 10/04/2026

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fairport NY 14450; Behavioral Health Services

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

10-Month Position, Full Time

START DATE

09/08/2026

SALARY RANGE

$49,470 - $79,820 per school year
*Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.

DUTIES

• 1. Provide direct consultation to school staff, families, and administration regarding student behavior and environmental supports.
• 2. Conduct assessments of students (academic, behavioral, social, etc.).
• 3. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop, maintain, and coordinate all aspects of Behavior Intervention Plans.
• 4. Attend and present at a variety of meetings (BIP reviews, PLCs, faculty, CSE, etc.).
• 5. Provide training to professional and non-professional staff related to evidence-based behavioral intervention for students with a variety of disabilities.
• 6. Participate in team meetings to assist in planning and curriculum development.
• 7. Provide crisis support or direction to school team and families when needed.
• 8. Collection and analysis of behavioral data.
• 9. Establish positive rapport and effectively collaborate with students, school staff, parents/guardians, and district representatives.
• 10. Stay current with certifications and research in the field.
• 11. Abide by Monroe One BOCES policies and procedures.
• 12. Other duties assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Master's Degree from an accredited college in Special Education, School Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field and certified in NYS to practice in a school setting required.
• 2. Professional or Permanent NYS Certification in any of the tenure areas mentioned in #1.
• 3. A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with students with disabilities desired.
• 4. Training and experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis; Board Certification (BCBA) or willing to pursue (significant progress toward BCBA must be completed prior to end of probationary period).
• 5. Working knowledge of Federal and State Special Education policies and procedures.
• 6. Knowledge of NYS Standards.
• 7. Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).