Behavior Support Specialist-BCBA-Early Childhood - Developmental Disabilities Institute : Job Details

Description

Qualifications:

+ Must possess a MA degree in Special Education, Psychology or a related area

+ Must possess BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification or NY State Licensed Behavior Analyst

+ Must possess NYS certification in Special Education or related area

+ Must possess expertise in instruction, curriculum, and positive behavior supports for individuals with autism and/or developmental disability

+ Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

+ Provide behavioral support intervention to classroom staff

+ Provide special instruction to students with disabilities with specific emphasis on social emotional development and PBIS

+ Complete FBA's, develop BIP's, update BIP's quarterly

+ Provide training on DDI's policy on challenging behaviors, ABA, PBIS, BIP's

+ Provide supervision to colleagues pursuing the BCBA credential

+ Provide parent training

+ Complete educational evaluations

+ Provides Teacher coverage as necessary

Essential Functions:

+ Must be able to modify the area to secure safety of children

+ Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table

+ Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement

+ Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment

+ Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms

+ Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing