Behavior Specialist 1:1
About The Position
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join its Special Education team in a student-centered program serving grades K–8. The role guides and assists with school-wide classroom implementation of a positive behavior support program to increase positive student behaviors. It emphasizes proactive strategies when addressing challenging behaviors and requires readiness to respond to crises by de-escalating students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts, and interventions documented in students’ behavior intervention plans when applicable. The Behavior Specialist supports students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes through individual, group, and system-wide interventions. The position works alongside teachers and classroom staff, collects and analyzes behavioral data, maintains records, conducts observations, and applies applied behavior analysis principles under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst. It also includes crisis response, classroom assistance and student supervision, safety and incident documentation, team participation, and professional development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and passage of a basic skills test.
- Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance, or support to children; experience in alternative education, special education, or behavioral health settings is preferred.
- Strong skills working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, or related disabilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
- Ability to motivate students and have critical conversations that help them work toward realistic goals.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
- Motivational skills and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- Strong oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of relevant technology, including computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a closely related field of study.
- Current registered behavior technician (RBT) credential or being in the process of obtaining one.
- Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
Responsibilities
- Implement targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to improve students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes.
- Reinforce positive student behavior, redirect negative behavior, and model effective behavioral strategies for staff.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records related to student behavior strategies and behavior intervention plans.
- Collect, analyze, and chart behavioral data to monitor student progress and inform instruction in collaboration with IEP teams.
- Support classroom staff in monitoring individual student behaviors and implementing class-wide behavior management systems.
- Apply applied behavior analysis principles under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst.
- Conduct behavioral observations to support functional behavior assessments and individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Assist teachers in preparing and carrying out instructional activities, supervising students, and managing classrooms.
- Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety and minimizing disruption to instruction and school operations.
- Document behavioral incidents and related reports while maintaining confidentiality and complying with organizational policies.
- Follow universal precautions and emergency protocols, including CPR, First Aid, and blood-borne pathogen procedures.
- Identify, report, and address potential safety hazards, and contribute to the site safety committee.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, staff meetings, teacher collaboration sessions, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Participate in professional development on behavioral principles, strategies, and educational policies.
- Supervise students during school-related activities, including field trips, bus duties, lunch, playground monitoring, and transportation support as needed.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
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 and 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
- Paid leave policy for personal and life events
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Perks at Work employee discount program
- Opportunities for growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
