HELP Program - Job Title Details
Developmental Specialist 2, G-17
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Direct Care
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $62,811 to $79,116
Rest of State - From $59,724 to $76,029
(Salary may differ from what is listed for an agency and/or location. See HELP job postings for specific salary.)
Career Ladder Information
Below is a listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
Title | Grade |
---|---|
Developmental Specialist 1 | 14 |
Developmental Specialist 2 | 17 |
Developmental Specialist 3 | 19 |
Developmental Specialist 4 | 22 |
Job Description
As a Developmental Specialist 2, you would, under general supervision and with independence of judgment and action commensurate with your experience and the position held, primarily participate in the development of individual service plans. You would devise and write basic skills development and training programs of intervention strategies and behavior management techniques. You would directly implement the programs, review ongoing individual performance data, modify programs as needed, and administer evaluations to determine overall progress. Depending on the setting, you may be required to provide training and supervision to lower-level Developmental Specialists and other appropriate staff.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
You must have:
Either 1. permanent New York State certification as a teacher in Special Education
OR 2. permanent New York State certification in Pre-K through 6 with a severe disabilities annotation or certificate
OR 3. professional New York State certification in Students with Disabilities.
Additional Requirements for Appointment
Continued employment as a Developmental Specialist 2 or 3 is dependent upon maintenance of a permanent or professional certificate. Loss of certification will result in removal from employment.
Fingerprints and Fees: Fingerprinting is sometimes required at the time of appointment. If so, you may be required to pay the processing fee.