Behavior Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive training, guidance, and ongoing support to program staff in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Maintaining high-quality standards for academic instruction and behavioral intervention services delivered to all students.
• Coaching staff on evidence-based instructional practices aligned to each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, strengthening implementation fidelity and accelerating student progress.
• Auditing program-wide professional development needs and designing, building, and delivering training supports that close performance gaps and elevate outcomes.
• Strengthening staff capability through continuous learning by participating in—and promoting participation in—conferences, workshops, seminars, and training sessions that expand core competencies.
• Leading the training, certification, and ongoing coaching of staff in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies, reinforcing safe, consistent, and effective application.
• Prioritizing hiring, onboarding, orientation, and initial training processes for behavioral program staff.
• Researching evidence-based curricula and recommending adoption aligned with Department of Education requirements and program priorities.
• Optimizing student, classroom, and program-wide support systems by continuously evaluating needs, refining processes, and implementing improvements.
• Participating proactively in required meetings, including student progress reviews, parent-teacher conferences, staff development sessions, and other relevant forums as needed.
• Conducting routine quality assurance reviews at the student, staff, classroom, and site levels, documenting results and recommending actionable improvements to increase program effectiveness.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with Department of Education regulations and ChanceLight operational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Supporting additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, behavioral health or a closely related field of study.
• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, special education or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an AR state teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), registered behavior technician (RBT) or related credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing behavioral support, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proficient in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Prior experience and/or highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development