Behavior Specialist

About the role

Alternative Paths Training School (APTS®) is searching for a Behavior Specialist to support special needs students. Our vision is to help every individual who comes our way in need of intervention—academically, behaviorally, emotionally, or otherwise—successfully reintegrate into mainstream society and perform to their highest potential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavioral assessments, records reviews, and clinical behavioral trials to develop behavior intervention plans.
• Design data collection instruments; summarize and analyze behavioral data independently and with the assistance of Data Analysts.
• Implement and monitor students’ behavior intervention plans, including direct work with students during routine and crisis conditions.
• Collaborate with educational department members (e.g., teachers, Educational Supervisor) to devise behavior goals for IEPs, complete progress reports, exit summaries, and transition reports, and participate in IEP meetings.
• Consult with parents, teachers, physicians, LEAs, related service providers, and other professionals to ensure continuity of services and care for all students on the behavior analyst’s caseload.
• Conduct initial and ongoing training for relevant staff in individualized data collection methods and behavior plan implementation for each student.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Education, Human Services, or a related field from an accredited college or university (required).
• Eligible to sit for the BCBA/BCaBA exam within 9 months of employment (preferred). Testing eligibility can be waived if currently enrolled in a Master’s-level program in Behavior Analysis, Education, Human Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with students with developmental and/or emotional disabilities (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 120 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Medical (health, individual, and dependent coverage), dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• 401k plan: Company matches half of your contribution, up to 4% of your salary.
• Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 per school year for approved programs (CEU hours).
• Discounted gym membership (approved gyms).
• Training and development opportunities.

Pay

$58,000 per year.