Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Woodside, NY

Overview Tiegerman School at Woodside (TWS) is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our educational team! TWS is a preschool through high school, and it is a 12-month program. Location: 70-24 47th Avenue, Woodside, NY, 11377. Responsibilities The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the development and oversight of the behavior intervention plans (BIP). Leads the design and interpretation of the Functional Behavioral Assessment. Participates in and coordinates, as needed, meetings involving individuals on the assigned caseload. Responsible for maintaining all behavioral data related to individuals who are recommended for BIP and Behavior Support Plans. Consults with the staff and administration on individual student behavior issues, positive behavior supports and interventions, data collection, behavior antecedent and environmental factors. Implements and facilitates school-wide positive behavior support strategies. Teach, facilitate, and support staff on the implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions. Maintains regular communication and coordination of services with all service providers. Writes reports summarizing results of Functional Behavior Assessment and BIP progress reports. Completes all paperwork on time, ensuring that functional behavioral assessments and all other required documentation meet the requirements of standards set by NYSED. Conducts workshops, training, and in-service presentations in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing staff skills. Assists teachers in developing class-wide behavior management systems of reinforcement. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and protected information according to HIPAA standards. Conducts self professionally and courteously at all times. Provide crisis behavior interventions by guiding staff in the de-escalation of unsafe and disruptive behaviors. Demonstrates commitment to departmental and organizational goals. Assumption of other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have BCBA and/or LBA certification. Salary Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 annually. Salary is determined by years of experience, the highest level of completed education, and relevant credentials. Eligible positions may receive merit-based salary enhancements one or two times per school year. These are awarded as one-time distributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr