Behavior Specialist or Psychologist - Extended School Year (ESY) - Multiple Positions

Position Type: Pupil Personnel Services Date Posted: 3/16/2026 Location: High School Date Available: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Behavior Specialist or School Psychologist (multiple positions) (LBA , BCBA or school psychologist with FBA/BIP experience) ESY Program - 7/1/26-8/11/26 part-time, temporary as needed/assigned Job Title:Behavior Specialist or School PsychologistJob Category:TACOEDepartment/Group:PPS Job Description Provide behavior support and training Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, and in collaboration with the building-level administration, provide direct and consultative services for students with behavioral challenges ;provide training and work collaboratively with building administrators, certified staff, and teaching assistants to demonstrate best practices, strategies, and techniques to enhance their ability to address interfering behaviors with the classroom setting. Minimum Qualifications: * NYS Certification as a Teacher, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist * BCBA and/or LBA Certification preferred. Primary Activities * Work directly with students who exhibit interfering behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with such students; * Collect data via direct observation and consultation with classroom teachers, and recommend appropriate modifications to support student behavior; * Conduct functional behavioral assessments as needed in conjunction with the building team; * Work directly with students regarding their behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention plans; * Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with administrators, teachers, teaching assistants, and students; * Utilize consulting skills to ensure implementation and maintenance of intervention plans, including data collection; * Provide training and assistance in, and modeling of, behavioral intervention procedures and explicit teaching and replacement behaviors; * Develop and maintain a schedule that supports building needs, including being flexible and receptive to change; * Document outcomes, maintain accurate records of activities and data. * Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. * Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. * Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. * Training in non-violent crisis intervention is preferred. * Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. * Ability to organize and coordinate work. * Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. * Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Work Environment * The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment. * The manager continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people. * Work generally performed indoors. Salary: 1/200th hourly rate of placement on the corresponding YCT Salary Schedule (Range: $62,306 - $135,587 (2025/2026) [2026/2027 TBD] Last Updated By:Human ResourcesDate:March 2026

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