Regional Behavior Specialist

Atlantis Academy•Chicago, IL

27d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Regional Behavior Specialist to join their Special Education team. This role involves strengthening behavioral systems across multiple programs, providing consultation, coaching, professional development, and program oversight to ensure evidence-based practices are implemented effectively. The specialist will evaluate behavioral programming, analyze data, identify areas for improvement, and develop sustainable recommendations. They will partner with regional and school leadership to enhance instructional environments, strengthen behavioral supports, and advance organizational goals related to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires up to 50% travel to maintain on-site presence at assigned campuses within the region.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or higher in education, psychology, special education, applied behavior analysis, social work or a closely related field of study.
Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid state drivers license.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the approved crisis management system.
Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing behavioral support, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions & support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and personalized learning.
Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, leadership, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree or higher in a closely related field of study preferred.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), licensed behavior analyst (LBA), board-certified assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA) or registered behavior technician (RBT) credential highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing regional behavioral consultation, coaching, and technical assistance to Program Directors, teachers, and school-based teams to strengthen student outcomes and schoolwide behavioral systems.
Developing, coordinating, and evaluating behavior support practices to promote consistency, effectiveness, and implementation fidelity across assigned programs.
Analyzing behavioral, operational, and program performance data to identify trends, uncover improvement opportunities, and support informed, data-driven decision-making.
Conducting classroom observations and operational, instructional, and behavioral program reviews to assess implementation fidelity, identify systemic barriers, evaluate organizational risk, and recommend corrective actions.
Establishing regional priorities for system-level improvement, staff development, training, and technical assistance based on program needs and performance trends.
Designing and delivering engaging professional development, coaching, and training on behavior management, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and evidence-based intervention strategies.
Preparing clear, actionable findings and recommendations for Program Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, and senior leadership regarding behavioral programming, staffing practices, training priorities, and operational improvements.
Advising school leadership, multidisciplinary teams, families, and district partners on strategies that support student success, strengthen collaboration, and advance continuous program improvement.
Providing behavioral leadership and consultation during complex student situations, including supporting crisis response, post-incident reviews, and corrective action planning as needed.
Supporting regional initiatives, new program openings, and organization-wide projects by contributing behavioral expertise, strategic guidance, and practical recommendations.
Traveling between assigned campuses, including across multiple states and with frequent overnight stays, to provide consultation, coaching, training, and operational support.
Exercising independent judgment and sound decision-making to enhance behavioral services, strengthen program quality, and improve outcomes across the assigned region.
Performing additional professional duties consistent with the scope, complexity, and level of responsibility of the position.