Assistant Behavior Specialist, Sheppard Pratt School - Glyndon
About The Position
Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon is a leading provider of year-round special education and therapeutic services, catering to students grades K-12. Our comprehensive program serves students with a range of needs, including autism, emotional disability, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. Nestled on a picturesque 43-acre campus, the school offers a unique educational experience surrounded by nature trails, a greenhouse, and a sensory-friendly playground. Our vibrant atmosphere is immediately evident upon arrival, fostering an energetic and engaging environment where students thrive.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field of study
- At least 6 months proven experience working with children and adolescents with special needs and/or behavioral analysis.
- Although a high school diploma and 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the previous stated requirements, having a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the School Behavior Specialist and program staff in support of behavior programming and implementation throughout program(s)
- Assist in organization and monitoring of data collection, completing behavior documents, training of staff, communicating with teams methods in a variety of settings, and providing coverage as needed
- Assist School Behavioral Specialist in completing IEP documentation and writing behavior plans.
- Attend meetings and provide supervision and coverage in the absence of School Behavior Specialist
- Collaborate with treatment teams and provide ongoing feedback and open communication to treatment teams and individual staff members
- Train and assist staff in collecting, documenting, and data entry of behavioral data and in preparing meaningful summary data in charts and graphs
Benefits
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
