Behavior Specialist, School

About the role

This isn’t just an entry-level job. It’s the first step in a mapped-out journey — toward a degree, a promotion, and even leadership. At CSD, we don’t just hire people. We invite changemakers who believe that every child deserves to shine.

What Makes This Role Different

• Career Compass: clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams Come True: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree.
• Career Rewards: recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe in possibilities. From a child’s first session to every milestone after, we’re building futures filled with play, progress, and joy. We meet kids where they are — at home, in schools, in the community — and help them grow through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Every day is about connection, compassion, and celebrating breakthroughs big and small. We live our TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence. It’s not just how we work — it’s who we are. At CSD, we don’t just change lives. We light them up.

About the Opportunity

As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll:

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills in a school environment.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session — whether it’s at a child’s home, one of our centers, or out in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.

What Success Looks Like

• Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; achieving life changing milestones.
• Families feeling hope and relief because they see progress.
• You growing through paid training, coaching, and mapped-out career milestones.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:30 pm.
• At least 6 months' experience working with special needs in a school or related setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – CA mandated).
• Reliable transportation.
• Comfort working with diverse populations.
• Willingness to complete training and documentation.
• Able to frequently sit and stand; keeping pace with your client.

Physical Requirements

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work.
• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair.
• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening.
• Document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing.
• Frequent typing, use of computer.
• Occasional walking around building.
• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunities.
• Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement.
• Company-issued cell phone.
• Free college or tuition reimbursement (Dreams Come True Program).
• Hands-on training, career advancement, and a vibrant team culture.