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Behavior Support Classroom Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School/GED

Salary Range

$23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Category

Education

Description

As the Behavior Support Classroom Specialist, you will ensure the safety of the students in the Alternative Programming Room. You will coordinate clinical, academic, and restorative efforts for students in APR. You will report to the Dean of Students and will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

+ Coordinate daily schedule for Alternative Programming Room with teaching staff, classroom staff, and clinicians.

+ Coordinate Restorative Practices efforts with the administrative team

+ Communicate with leadership team regarding incidents and interventions.

+ Support and correct behavior support staff interactions and interventions with students.

+ Ensure that APR support staff follow school and agency procedures while working with students.

+ Coordinate with treatment teams and families regarding behavioral concerns that are affecting the milieu and academic programming.

+ Help design and implement treatment services for children in collaboration with students, educators, administrators, and clinicians.

+ Assist and educate staff with implementation of crisis intervention work, conflict resolution, and mediation strategies throughout the school.

+ Be a school liaison with residential staff to ensure consistency of care and support of students across programs.

+ Participate in implementation of PBIS Tier II and Tier III student plans.

+ Collaborate with all members of the school and clinical treatment team to ensure ongoing communication and consistency of interventions and treatment for students.

+ Ensure that all reporting forms are completed and returned to the appropriate source.

+ Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student information observing agency, state, and federal regulators.

+ Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

+ Maintain TCI Training

Requirements and Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ 7+ years of experience required

Benefits

+ Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Paid time off

+ Holiday Pay

+ 401 (K) plan

+ Life Insurance

+ Loan repayment assistance

+ Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.