Role OverviewAs a Behavior Specialist, you will guide and assist with our school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. This position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is immediately available to respond to crisis situations with the ability to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts, and interventions documented in student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable.
What You Will Do
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).
Why It Might Be a Fit
If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are driven by meaningful outcomes, and bring compassion, creativity, and resilience to every challenge, especially when supporting exceptional learners — We Should Talk! This position requires highly skilled individuals in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test.
- Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study highly preferred.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred.
- 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.
- 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 (BIP's) 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 an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
- Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- 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 Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
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