Position Title

Coordinator, WRPC Behavior Specialist 0725-0007

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$73,882* Plus Generous Benefits Package

Job Description

Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Technology Services
TS Western Regional Partnership Center
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY   

Annual Salary:  
$72,382
+  1,500 w/Masters Stipend
$73,882

Hours:
8:00AM - 4:00PM

Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• 15 Paid annual Holidays
• Generous paid personal/sick time
• Generous paid vacation days
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
• Life insurance at NO cost to you
• FSA plan
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• NYS Retirement System
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Seeking a candidate passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where students can thrive. Do you believe in the power of being proactive and collaborating in problem-solving to improve outcomes for students with disabilities? Apply for our Behavior Specialist position with the West Regional Partnership Center at Erie 1 BOCES and join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing positive behavior practices across classrooms and entire school communities.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide professional development in a variety of modes to administrators, teachers, staff, and families in identified school districts, schools, programs, and other educational organizations across Western New York on the following:

• Evidence-based positive behavioral instructional programs and strategies
• Evidence-based social-emotional learning and student engagement strategies
• Delivery of behavioral instruction/services and assessment within the Multi­Tiered System of Support framework
• Other behavior-focused programs or topics as designated by the NYSED Office of Special Education

2. Provide technical assistance to identified school districts, schools, programs, and other educational organizations across Western New York to:
   • Conduct assessment of behavior systems at the classroom, building, and district level
   • Assess current district and/or building behavior programs and interventions
   • Select, administer, and score diagnostic behavior assessments and utilize data for screening, benchmarking, and progress monitoring
   • Support staff who conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop or progress monitor comprehensive behavior intervention plans for students
3. Facilitate regional targeted skills groups with identified school districts across Western New York to address issues related to disproportionate suspension of students with disabilities.
4. Provide coaching to district, school, or other educational organization staff to build capacity to implement behavior systems and individualized behavior plans utilizing core concepts of Implementation Science.
5. Work collaboratively with the Systems Change Facilitator and other WRPC staff to identify priorities, develop and implement a regional work plan using:

• Data from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) State Performance Plan Indicators
• Student performance data from the NYSED School Report Card,
• NYSED Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities
• lnput from OSE Special Education Quality Assurance
• lnput from stakeholders

6. Work collaboratively with Systems Change Facilitator, WRPC staff, Family and Community Engagement Center staff, Special Education Quality Assurance staff, and district teams to develop, implement, and progress monitor support plans with IDEA identified districts.
7. Work collaboratively with the OSE designated Technical Assistance Provider(TAP) network as well as RPC staff within the region and across the state to develop and provide regional professional development training and resources on identified topics.
8. Collaborate with the regional Family and Community Engagement Centers to deliver training to families of students with disabilities to support student behavior and social­ emotional development.
9. Complete and submit all required reports, data, and materials in the prescribed format and within the designated timeline
10. Perform other duties as shall be assigned

Job Qualifications

• Must hold a valid certification in any of the following:

  • Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, and/or School Counseling

• Master's Degree and at least five years of prior experience in the provision of behavioral support services, PBIS, MTSS-B, and/or instruction of students with disabilities

• Applicant must have prior experience in providing professional development and/or meeting facilitation

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2025

Application Procedure

Please apply online by completing the following steps:

1. Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
2. Complete and submit the correct application type, TEACHER/ADMIN, and THEN
3. Apply directly to the job posting.

You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.  

Special Notes:  

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with
Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.   

PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions.  Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.

Job Category

Other

Job Location

Education Campus

Additional Information