Title: Behavior Specialist
Pay scale: Based on the NBTA Contract
Start Date: August 27, 2025
Description: North Bellmore is seeing a Behavior Specialist will play a critical role in supporting students with behavioral, social-emotional, and academic needs. This role is ideal for a certified psychologist or special education professional who is also certified as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification(s). They will work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families to develop and implement behavior plans and interventions tailored to individual students. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of behavior management, data analysis, and evidence-based strategies to help students achieve success in the classroom. The Behavior Specialist reports to the building principal(s) and the Director of Special Education and Student Support Services.
Expectations:
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students based on data-driven assessments and functional behavior analyses (FBAs).
- Provide direct support and coaching to teachers and staff on implementing behavior strategies and interventions in the classroom.
- Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, school psychologists, and administrators to address behavioral and social-emotional needs.
- Conduct observations and functional assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and recommend effective interventions.
- Experience conducting FBAs and creating BIPs for students with diverse needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental or behavioral challenges
- Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans
- Provide direct behavioral support and coaching
- Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Maintain detailed documentation of student behavioral data
- Support inclusive classroom environments and mainstreaming
- Provide crisis intervention support as needed, including the development and implementation of crisis plans (CIPs).
- Utilize ABA/BCBA principles to guide intervention strategies, data collection, and progress monitoring
- Lead professional development sessions for staff on behavior management techniques, de-escalation strategies, and trauma-informed practices
- Work with families to promote consistency between school and home in behavior management strategies
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and student progress
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to special education and behavioral interventions
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, families, and other stakeholders
- Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting behavioral data to inform decision-making
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal(s), Executive Director of Special Education and Student Support Services or their designee
Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology or Special Education, required
- Valid Psychologist certification, preferred
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with elementary-aged students with behavioral challenges
- Knowledge of iPad programming, preferred but not required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff members
Employment Term: This is a probationary position.
EOE Employer: The North Bellmore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions and practices on the basis of legally protected classes in accordance with Federal and State law.