School-Based Behavior Consultant

NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES INC • St. Albans, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking School Based Behavior Consultants to provide consultation on school wide and individualized behavior plans for students. Opportunities in either elementary, middle, or high schools are now available! This is a 208-day contracted position which primarily follows the school schedule – this means generous paid time off! Responsibilities include: Assessment, creation, facilitation, and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and behavioral interventions for students within their schools and communities. Actively making recommendations to providers for programming along with training, guiding, and supporting educational and behavioral staff, families, home and community-based support providers in a variety of settings. Candidates will be able to implement functional behavior assessments and take these findings to create behavioral intervention plans for teachers, paraeducators and/or BI staff. Experience working with children needing ABA services a must, preferably experience with children with Emotional Disturbances. Knowledge of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model and be able to work with an interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for system wide and individual needs. Typical schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, allowing some flexibility with earlier start or later end times to accommodate school, home, and staff meetings before or after school. At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period. We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!

Requirements

• Master’s Degree; or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
• Experience working with children needing ABA services a must, preferably experience with children with Emotional Disturbances.

Nice To Haves

• BCBA or BCABA’s, and experience with writing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans are preferred.
• Will consider candidates working toward their Master's Degree.
• Knowledge of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model

Responsibilities

• Assessment, creation, facilitation, and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and behavioral interventions for students within their schools and communities.
• Actively making recommendations to providers for programming along with training, guiding, and supporting educational and behavioral staff, families, home and community-based support providers in a variety of settings.
• Implement functional behavior assessments and take these findings to create behavioral intervention plans for teachers, paraeducators and/or BI staff.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for system wide and individual needs.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• an employer-matched retirement plan
• educational support
• $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees