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Developmental Disabilities Institute Behavior Support Specialist-BCBA-Early Childhood in Huntington, New York
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