Poughkeepsie, NY8 days ago
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of counseling and behavioral assessment techniques and analysis; Good knowledge of strategies used to identify target behavior(s), purpose of behavior(s) and environmental factors that may contribute to the existence of said behavior(s); Good knowledge of factors underlying student development and growth; Ability to prepare and provide training regarding proactive and positive behavior supports and applied behavior analysis; Ability to develop behavioral support/intervention plans and programs; Ability to establish a rapport with students of all abilities; Ability to remain clear and decisive in emergency and stressful situations; Ability to work with other school personnel as a team member; Ability to direct and oversee the work of others; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: (A) Bachelor's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field AND two (2) years experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled or at-risk students; OR: (B) Associates Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology Social Work, or a related field AND four (4) years experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled or at-risk students; OR: (C) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience between the .