Behavior Specialist

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to student success from every background, CSUSA closes achievement and opportunity gaps, embodying the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Behavior Specialist, you will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. You will develop lesson plans aligned with established guidelines, build effective rapport with students, staff, and parents, and motivate students to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge for a strong educational foundation.

Responsibilities

• Work with students whose behavior, school progress, and social skills indicate a need for assistance.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to identify causes of problems and develop solutions.
• Provide behavior support and suggestions for classroom management.
• Assist teachers in writing and facilitating Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans/Committee for Academic and Behavioral Supports.
• Help teachers develop accommodations and modifications to meet student academic and behavioral needs.
• Maintain and analyze accurate student behavioral data to inform committee decisions.
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations not referred for direct service.
• Meet regularly with building administrators to discuss school-wide behavioral trends and concerns.
• Participate as a Crisis Team member after training in non-violent crisis intervention.
• Assist teachers and classroom assistants in self-contained classrooms for students with Emotional Disabilities (ED) with classroom management, implementation of behavioral plans, and community-related activities.
• Support ED students transitioning from self-contained to inclusionary settings.
• Develop and facilitate social skills groups for students.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding social skills curriculum.
• Possess working knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Facilitate staff development sessions and parent focus groups.
• Understand and model positive behavioral intervention supports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures, policies, and laws pertaining to special education.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Work flexible hours to accommodate parent meetings, conferences, and staff development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of successful experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with minimal supervision within agreed timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including courtesy, professionalism, and helpfulness with all stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to consistently attend work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Commitment to improving and promoting quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
• Ability to provide a supportive role to the principal.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment includes usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No significant physical exertion required.
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.