Behavior Support Specialist

Job Functions

• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments
• Develop Positive Behavior Support Plans for Individual students, classrooms, and school-wide supports
• Train staff on the implementation of plans and data collection
• Monitor student performance and modify plans as needed
• Ensure all regulations are followed for student safety and to maintain compliance
• Develop and implement staff trainings
• Consult with IEP team members
• Attend IEP meetings as needed
• Provide support to classroom staff and teachers
• Obtain and maintain certification as a Safety Care Trainer, Therapeutic Options Trainer, or other program that the school uses and train staff throughout the year
• Work as a member of IEP Teams
• Collaborate with co-workers to support students
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree from a Board-approved, accredited college or university, including a major course of study in at least one of the following: (1) School, clinical, developmental or counseling psychology. (2) Special education. (3) Social work. (4) Speech therapy. (5) Occupational therapy. (6) Professional counseling. (7) Behavioral analysis. (8) Nursing. (9) Another related field.
• PA Behavior Specialist License
• Work at least 2 years in a school setting, experience with children who have mental health concerns and intellectual disabilities, and experience with positive behavior modification techniques.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred, but will consider other certifications and experience
• Strong background in science-based intervention programs
• Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Lifting: must be able to lift 50-lbs minimumm, with assistance. Participate in 2 person lifts.
• Working Environment: Employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required.

Benefits and Pay

• OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees.

About the Role

The Behavior Support Specialist of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Superintendent.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, sensory issues, and including those who require specialized medical care) receive a customized, individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is more than a school; it is a community where students, families, and staff support one another and come together to build a bright future.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree from a Board-approved, accredited college or university, including a major course of study in at least one of the following: (1) School, clinical, developmental or counseling psychology. (2) Special education. (3) Social work. (4) Speech therapy. (5) Occupational therapy. (6) Professional counseling. (7) Behavioral analysis. (8) Nursing. (9) Another related field.
• PA Behavior Specialist License
• Work at least 2 years in a school setting, experience with children who have mental health concerns and intellectual disabilities, and experience with positive behavior modification techniques.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred, but will consider other certifications and experience
• Strong background in science-based intervention programs
• Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

Skills

• Completion of Functional Behavior Assessments
• Development of Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Training staff on the implementation of plans and data collection
• Monitoring student performance and modifying plans as needed
• Ensuring all regulations are followed for student safety and maintaining compliance
• Developing and implementing staff trainings
• Consulting with IEP team members
• Attending IEP meetings as needed
• Providing support to classroom staff and teachers
• Obtaining and maintaining certification as a Safety Care Trainer, Therapeutic Options Trainer, or other program that the school uses and training staff throughout the year
• Working as a member of IEP Teams
• Collaborating with co-workers to support students

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees.

Pay

• Competitive salary

Schedule

• Varies