Lead Behavior Specialist

Starting rate: $25–$27/hour based on experience. Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K–12.

About the role

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Lead Behavior Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education team. This position plays a key role in creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments where students with diverse behavioral and educational needs can thrive. Working closely with school leadership and the VP of Behavior Services, you will support the development and implementation of schoolwide, classroom-based, and individualized positive behavior support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and hands-on support to school staff in implementing positive behavior programs that promote student success and meaningful outcomes.
• Train team members on behavior intervention and instructional strategies that help students develop replacement behaviors and generalize skills across classroom and community settings.
• Support the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and contribute to the development and implementation of effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Coordinate behavior support activities and strategies aligned with individual student plans, including measurable goals, objectives, and evidence-based interventions.
• Partner with special education and instructional staff to develop data collection systems, monitor student progress, analyze behavioral data, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and instructional strategies.
• Provide technical assistance and training on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies, including discrete trial training, classroom scheduling, behavior management, and individualized instructional strategies.
• Respond to crisis and escalation situations using proactive, least-restrictive, and trauma-informed approaches, including effective de-escalation techniques, appropriate safety procedures, and approved physical intervention practices when necessary.
• Serve as a first responder during behavioral crises to help maintain student and staff safety while supporting continuity of instruction and school operations.
• Complete required crisis management training and support colleagues in effectively managing behavioral escalation and crisis situations.
• Follow established health, safety, emergency, and universal precaution procedures, including requirements related to bloodborne pathogens, CPR, and First Aid.
• Conduct regular fidelity reviews to support consistent implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans, Student Behavior Strategies, and classroom management practices.
• Document student behavior, interventions, observations, and outcomes accurately and promptly in accordance with school procedures and applicable requirements.
• Communicate behavioral observations, trends, and recommendations to appropriate team members while maintaining the confidentiality of student information and records.
• Prepare behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation to support student programming, compliance, and team decision-making.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, staff meetings, teacher meetings, annual planning activities, and multidisciplinary or action team meetings as assigned.
• Support student supervision across school environments and activities, including classrooms, lunchrooms, arrival and dismissal areas, field trips, recreational spaces, and other assigned settings.
• Provide student supervision and behavioral support during transportation to and from school when requested and in accordance with school or district procedures.
• Travel between assigned school sites and ChanceLight locations as needed to provide classroom, student, and program support.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to remain current on behavioral principles, evidence-based practices, organizational policies, and applicable procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support students, staff, and overall school operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a closely related field of study.
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a valid OH state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential (highly preferred).
• Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance, and/or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience working under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in an educational and/or clinical 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 (BIPs) (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 emergency situations and make independent decisions.
• 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
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development