Behavior Support Staff (BRT)

The Hagedorn Little Village School

Seaford, NY

$40,365 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

The Hagedorn Little Village School (HLVS) Seaford, NY

School Based Behavior Support Staff Member

The Hagedorn Little Village School (HLVS) Jack Joel Center for Special Children provides the finest educational and therapeutic programs to pre-school and elementary school children with a wide range of developmental delays and disabilities. We strive to help each child we serve achieve their highest potential, educationally, emotionally and socially by creating a nurturing environment for the child and a supportive framework for their families.

Position: Behavior Support Staff Member / Floater Teacher Aide/Assistant

Excellent opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop clinical skills for future professional growth. Supervision hours may be provided by a BCBA, when available.

Hours: 8:15-3:30, Monday through Friday
12-month salaried position (10-month school calendar plus 6-week summer session)

Job Summary/ Requirements:

Must be a caring, compassionate person who is eager to work with 3-to-12-year-old students with developmental disabilities in a small (i.e., 6-12 students) classroom environment
Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or developmental disabilities required
Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and data collection
Excellent verbal communication skills
Must work collaboratively with all Team Members (teachers, assistants, therapists, etc.)
Must be physically able to handle all aspects of the educational program for children 3-12 years of age which may include, but not limited to, running, bending, and lifting
High School Diploma or equivalent required; New York State Certified Teacher Assistants and/or New York State Certified Behavior Analyst Assistant preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Provide support to classroom and therapeutic staff for students identified as having behavioral difficulties
Provide behavioral support and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies to students
Assists classroom staff on the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans, under the direction of Licensed Psychologist/BCBA/Behavior Specialists
Participate in team meetings, specialized in-house training meetings, etc. for assigned students/classes
Collaborate with behavior specialists and other team members regarding behavior issues
Prepare documentation as needed or requested by the Licensed Psychologist/BCBA/Behavior Specialists (e.g., behavior data, observations of student)
Provide day to day classroom assistance as Teacher Aide/Assistant

Benefits:

Eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, 403B plan
Generous PTO plus paid school breaks/holidays
Initial medical exam and background clearances are mandatory

Salary: $40,365

It is school policy to provide equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation in accordance with all applicable laws. This policy applies to all the terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. Advancements to positions of greater responsibility is based on an individual’s abilities and demonstrated performance.