Preschool Behavioral Specialist Assistant

Little Lukes; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Little Lukes is seeking a dedicated Preschool Behavioral Specialist Assistant in Fulton, NY to support preschool children with behavioral challenges. The role involves implementing Positive Behavioral Support, coaching staff, and coordinating with therapy and special education teams.

The position is part-time (6 hours/day, school-year schedule) with potential summer program work at multiple Little Lukes sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children with behavioral needs.
• Experience with early childhood individuals with behavioral challenges in classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team model.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Early Childhood / Special Education / Behavior coursework or degree is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Work with preschool teams to provide training, support, and coordination of activities related to Positive Behavioral Support.
• Assist with the behavioral needs of all students enrolled.
• Implement positive behavior support techniques and behavior intervention plans with specific children.
• Coach classroom staff and therapy/special education team in behavioral strategies.
• Follow all laws governing preschool, childcare standards and privacy regulations.
• Work location includes multiple sites as caseload requires.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Early childhood coursework bonus

Education

Early Childhood / Special Education coursework or degree

Certification preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Preschool Behavioral Specialist Assistant – Fulton, NY

Do you have experience working with young children with social/emotional concerns and special education classrooms? Are you available to work 30-34 hours per week following school calendar plus 6 weeks summer program? Are you willing to work in Baldwinsville Camillus East Syracuse Little Lukes sites based on caseload needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavior Support Assistant to join our team. As a Behavior Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to preschool children with behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the preschool teams to provide training, support, and coordination of activities within the preschool setting related to the implementation of Positive Behavioral Support
• Assist with the behavioral needs of all students enrolled.
• Work with specific children according to their behavioral concerns, which includes implementing positive behavior support techniques and behavior intervention plans.
• Coach classroom staff and therapy/special education team in specific behavioral strategies.
• Follow all federal, state and local laws governing preschool & childcare standards and privacy regulations
• Work location is preschool classroom sites including Watertown, Pulaski, Oswego, Fulton, Baldwinsville, East Syracuse, and Camillus

Job Type:

Part Time 6 hours per day during School Year- Monday through Friday. School Calendar plus 6 weeks summer program.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to bend/stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, push/pull, reach above and below shoulder level frequently and move about quickly.
• Independently lift up to 50 lbs up to five (5) times/day.
• Exposed to bites, kicks, punches, spitting and other physical behaviors of children ages 3-5 years old with special needs.

Requirements:

• Valid New York State Driver License & Reliable Transportation
• Experience working with young children with behavioral needs.
• Previous experience working with early childhood individuals with behavioral challenges in classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team model
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Early Childhood, Special Education, Behavior College coursework/Degree a bonus!

Requirements:

• Valid New York State Driver License & Reliable Transportation
• Early Childhood, Special Education, Behavior College coursework/Degree preferred
• Experience working with young children with significant behavioral needs.
• Previous experience working with early childhood individuals with behavioral challenges in classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team model
• Ability to model and coach behavior management strategies effectively
• Certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written