Behavior Specialist - Teacher On Assignment

RCSD; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester City School District is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work with elementary and secondary staff and students to implement positive behavioral supports and interventions. The role focuses on students with emotional disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The candidate will collaborate with teachers, parents and support teams to develop and monitor behavior plans, participate in special education meetings, and provide modeling and coaching on multi-tiered systems of supports.

Qualifications

• New York State Certification in one of SPED, School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or Guidance Counselor
• Five years in an educational setting
• Three years working with students with emotional disabilities or related concerns
• Experience with intervention teams, FBA, BIP and Positive Behavioral Support systems

Responsibilities

• Observes student behavior, environments, and instructional needs and consults with staff
• Assists teachers in developing positive behavioral supports and interventions
• Collaborates with families and school staff to implement behavior plans
• Facilitates behavioral support plans and crisis plans as needed
• Contributes to committees and reduces suspensions through alternatives

Skills

New York State Certification (SPED/SW/

Experience with emotional disabilities

FBA/BIP/PBS experience

Job description

Behavior Specialist - Teacher On Assignment

Job Description

The role of the Behavior Support Specialist is to provide ongoing support services to elementary and secondary staff and students in order to support the development and implementation of positive behavioral supports and interventions. The candidate must possess skills and experience working with students who have emotional disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, significant behavioral/management needs and/or mental/health concerns.� In addition, the candidate must have experience in the implementation of positive behavioral support systems, developing universal, strategic and intensive behavior plans, and elementary or secondary instruction. This candidate must be able to work with a variety of staff, student support teams, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Observes student behavior, environments, instructional programs, assesses needs, and consults with staff
• Assists classroom teachers in developing individual student and/or group positive behavioral/ instructional supports and/or interventions
• Prioritizes needs of classroom teachers to support the environment, activities, transitions, and instructional delivery
• Meets with individuals or groups of students who have aggressive, defiant, destructive or constantly disruptive behaviors to identify the function of their behavior and teach/identify alternative replacement and desired behaviors
• Conference with teachers and parents (individual or group) to develop consistent positive behavioral support/intervention plans
• Maintains liaison with parents, school staff, and community resources
• Assists building level personnel in understanding the function of behavior for students with emotional disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, significant behavioral/management needs and/or mental/health concerns
• Facilitates or assists student support teams in the development and implementation of behavioral support plans, behavioral intervention plans and crisis plans
• Provide modeling, coaching and professional development on multi-tiered systems of behavioral supports to school staff working with students with emotional disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, significant behavioral/management needs and/or mental/health concerns
• Participate in the Committee on Special Education as an additional member to bring qualitative and quantitative data as it relates to the function of a students behavior
• Confers with classroom teachers and administrators in creating alternatives to suspension for students
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to negotiate classrooms and school environments in order to perform responsibilities
• Actively supervise and monitor class/students during school hours as needed�

Salary Range - Current RCSD salary/RTA Salary Guide

Qualifications

• New York State Certification in one of the following areas:Special Education TeacherSchool Social WorkerSchool PsychologistSchool Guidance Counselor
• Five (5) years successful experience in educational setting
• Three (3) years experience with students with emotional disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, significant behavioral/management needs and/or mental/health concerns
• Experience with intervention teams, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP), and Positive Behavioral Support systems

About Us

The Rochester City School District (RCSD) is at the heart of Rochester, New York—a city known for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and strong sense of community. Nestled in the Finger Lakes region, Rochester offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming, mid-sized city with easy access to major destinations. We are a short drive from Buffalo, Syracuse, and the breathtaking Niagara Falls, with Toronto and New York City just a few hours away. Residents enjoy world-class attractions such as the Eastman Museum, the Strong National Museum of Play, and the scenic shores of Lake Ontario.

RCSD serves nearly 23,000 studentsacross 48 PreK sites and 39 schools, reflecting the diversity and spirit of our community. With a deep commitment to equity, academic excellence, and student empowerment, we offer a range of specialized programs, including bilingual education, alternative learning pathways, and innovative college and career readiness initiatives.

We are driven by a mission to cultivate a culture of academic excellence, empathy, and accountability, ensuring every student is prepared for success beyond graduation. Led by a dedicated team of educators and staff, we embrace forward-thinking strategies to inspire critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Join us in activating dreams and unlocking potential—because in Rochester, we’re building brighter futures together.