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.
• Traveling among multiple site locations during the school day to provide direct classroom support as requested by the Program Director.
• 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.
• An associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study highly preferred.
• A licensed paraprofessional, paraeducator, educational aide, teaching assistant, or similar credential.
• A registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred.
• The 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.
• A well-versed understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS), and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Perks and 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.