Behavior Intervention Specialist
- East Syracuse, NY
- $22.00-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Work with the preschool teams to provide training, support, and coordination of activities within the preschool setting related to the implementation of Positive Behavioral Support
- Assist with the behavioral needs of all students enrolled.
- Work with specific children according to their behavioral concerns, which includes implementing positive behavior support techniques and behavior intervention plans.
- Coach classroom staff and therapy/special education team in specific behavioral strategies.
- Follow all federal, state and local laws governing preschool & childcare standards and privacy regulations
- Work location is preschool classroom sites including Oswego, Fulton, Baldwinsville, East Syracuse, and Camillus, occasional travel to Pulaski.
- Physically able to bend/stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, push/pull, reach above and below shoulder level frequently and move about quickly.
- Independently lift up to 50 lbs up to five (5) times/day.
- Exposed to bites, kicks, punches, spitting and other physical behaviors of children with special needs.
- Valid New York State Driver License & Reliable Transportation
- Early Childhood, Special Education, Behavior College coursework/Degree preferred
- Experience working with young children with significant behavioral needs.
- Previous experience working with early childhood individuals with behavioral challenges in classroom settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team model
- Ability to model and coach behavior management strategies effectively
- Certification preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written