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    Behavioral Specialist - East Elmhurst, United States - Lexington School for the Deaf

    Lexington School for the Deaf
    Lexington School for the Deaf East Elmhurst, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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.
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