Behavior Specialist (2025-2026 School Year)

About the position

SANY’s Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester is excited to announce the opening for a Behavior Specialist role. We have a great environment for new staff and we encourage you to apply! We need a professional who will consistently implement our code of conduct, train and educate all stakeholders about the implementation of the student code of conduct, be visible and accessible to the students and staff, analyze data to identify trends in behavior, make necessary adjustments, and implement an action plan. The Behavior Specialist will identify students with behavior issues and establish corrective plans for individuals or groups, develop positive relationships with the students and parents to foster a respectful and professional school environment, work collaboratively with school counselors and teachers to develop and help implement the RTI process for individuals or groups, and support and work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and parents while demonstrating a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Consistently implement our code of conduct.
• Train and educate all stakeholders about the implementation of the student code of conduct.
• Be visible and accessible to the students and staff.
• Analyze data to identify trends in behavior, make necessary adjustments, and implement an action plan.
• Identify students with behavior and establish corrective plans for individuals or groups.
• Develop positive relationships with the students and parents to foster a respectful and professional school environment.
• Work with school counselors and teachers collaboratively to develop and help implement the RTI process for individuals or groups.
• Support and work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and parents while demonstrating a professional manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus.
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education).
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMART boards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps.