Staff Specialist - Behavior Specialist

Position Type:
Administration/STAFF SPECIALIST - BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Date Posted:
3/11/2026

Location:
Regional Partnership Center

Date Available:
04/10/2026

Closing Date:
07/07/2026
Staff Specialist - Behavior Specialist at the Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center at Dutchess BOCES
(1.0 FTE)

LOCATION:
Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC), Dutchess BOCES

DUTIES:
The Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC) at Dutchess BOCES is seeking a Staff Specialist to support school districts in improving outcomes for students with disabilities across a four-county region. This position is funded through a five-year NYSED/OSE approved grant serving Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess counties.

The Staff Specialist will provide professional development and offer technical assistance to schools throughout the region to support systems to improve student behavior. The individual will collaborate with other RPC Staff Specialists to design, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies that support NYSED-designated districts in building sustainable systems that improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The selected candidate must hold certification in Special Education and will participate in required NYSED/OSE professional development to support this work.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate regional and in-district professional development on Behavior theories, interventions, progress monitoring, FBA/bips, and other related topics as needed.
• Support training initiatives connected to special education, including the Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities.
• Provide modeling and coaching for teachers on instructional strategies, data collection, and reteaching practices to support student learning and skill development.
• Provide in-district support to Dutchess County educators, including teachers and administrators, as needed.
• Attend NYSED-sponsored trainings and other professional development opportunities across New York State.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current New York State Teaching Certification in Special Education required
• SAS, SDA, SBL, or SDL certification preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in K 12 as a special education teacher
• Demonstrated experience providing professional development and collaborating with educators is preferred

GRADE LEVEL:
K 12 / Adult Learners

START DATE:
ASAP