Behavior Specialist

Responsibilities

• Implementing targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for students.
• Reinforcing positive student behavior, skillfully redirecting negative behaviors, and modeling effective behavioral strategies for staff.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records related to student behavior strategies (SBS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Collecting, analyzing, and charting behavioral data to effectively monitor student progress and inform instructional practices in collaboration with IEP teams.
• Providing practical support and guidance to classroom staff in monitoring individual student behaviors and implementing effective class-wide behavior management systems.
• Applying applied behavior analysis principles under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and proactively address disruptive behaviors.
• Conducting detailed behavioral observations essential for developing functional behavior assessments and creating individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Assisting teachers with preparation and execution of instructional activities, supervising students, and supporting classroom management tasks.
• Providing responsive and effective crisis intervention by promptly employing de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety, and acting as a first responder to minimize disruptions to instruction and school operations.
• Completing thorough documentation of behavioral incidents and related reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies.
• Adhering strictly to universal precautions and emergency protocols, including CPR, First Aid, and procedures for blood-borne pathogens.
• Identifying, reporting, and addressing potential safety hazards, actively contributing to the site's safety committee.
• Actively attending and participating in team meetings, clinical supervision, staff meetings, teacher collaboration sessions, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Participating in professional development opportunities to stay informed about current behavioral principles, strategies, and educational policies.
• Assisting in supervising students during school-related activities, including field trips, bus duties, lunch supervision, playground monitoring, and transportation support as necessary.
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in a closely related field of study highly preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance, and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS), and behavior intervention plans (BIP's) preferred.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
• Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge 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
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development