Behavioral Specialist

Lexington School/Center for the Deaf; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington School/Center for the Deaf is looking for a Behavioral Specialist to support students facing academic and behavioral challenges. This full-time role involves providing counseling, developing support strategies, and working collaboratively with families and staff to foster student success in a deaf education environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling is required.
• Certification or licensure must be attained within one year.
• Two to four years of experience in behavioral support or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students' challenges.
• Coordinate with staff and families on student success plans.
• Monitor data and assist in behavior support services.

Skills

Relationship-building

Writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Facilitation skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of child development

Technology proficiency

Crisis intervention

American Sign Language (ASL)

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

NYS LMSW/LCSW, NCC, LMHC, or CRC certification

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Base pay range

$58,500.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Position: Behavioral Specialist

Department: PBIS Team

Supervisor(s): PBIS Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-time, 10 month, Benefits Eligible

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the PBIS supervisor, the Behavior Specialist will address and support students’ academic and behavior challenges; teaching social skills and providing behavior support. Will work closely with the student’s family and school staff to design a plan for continued academic and social success.

Primary Duties

• Provide mandated and at-risk individual and group counseling addressing academic, personal and/or interpersonal challenges.
• Keep up to date charts for assigned caseload.
• Advise and partner with classroom staff and educators to develop solutions to student, group and school-wide issues.
• Provide family counseling on an as needed basis.
• Evaluate psychiatric emergencies (suicide evaluations)
• Help develop school protocols for effectively supporting students.
• Execute all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist in data collection and monitoring of behavior support services.
• Perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, communication strategies, and applied behavioral activities or techniques pertaining to the instruction of deaf students.
• Assist in modeling the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques for other staff.
• Participate in team meetings and in-service trainings.
• Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening the culture. Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional relationship-building, writing, and communication skills
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student success
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, behavior, and various learning styles.
• Basic technology proficiency, including Google and Microsoft applications and search engines.
• Practical understanding of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or similar training
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL)
  
  

Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling
• Must possess relevant state or nationally recognized professional certification/licensure (such as NYS LMSW/LCSW, NCC, LMHC, or CRC) or attain within one year of employment
• Two to four years behavioral support and/or counseling experience
  
  

Security Clearance

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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