Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist

The Barre Unified Union School District seeks a Behavior Specialist to use applied behavioral analysis to determine the need for intervention plans for students with behavioral, developmental, social, and/or emotional challenges and to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior management plans and support the effective delivery of the plans. The role provides teachers and other teams with sufficient support to successfully maintain students in the mainstream and develops data collection procedures to record data and document interventions.

• Promote the use of Developmental Designs (DD) and Responsive Classroom (RC) throughout the school.
• Assess students’ current developmental levels in consultation with administrators, teachers, student support staff, and others to develop appropriate behavior intervention plans.
• Develop behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs of students and families, and oversee implementation through supervision of Behavior Interventionists.
• Collaborate with teachers and other appropriate staff to plan for and assist with the implementation of specified behavior management strategies in the classroom, in unstructured settings, and in one‑to‑one situations.
• Communicate behavior intervention plans with students, family members, and agency personnel as needed.
• Confer with program specialists to complete appropriate SEL and/or behavioral assessments, documentation, and activities related to the intervention plan.
• Support and oversee documentation and recording of behavioral data points and outcomes, maintaining student records.
• Produce related reports to inform ongoing behavior intervention service planning and review, and complete required state reporting.
• Collaborate on an ongoing basis with administration, classroom teachers, special educators, school counselors, social workers, support personnel, and student teams.
• Participate in EST, 504, IEP evaluation, and team meetings to assist in developing student plans and assessing student progress, problems, and needs.
• Intervene to avoid negative or explosive student behavior and, if necessary, use non‑aversive restraint techniques in accordance with established protocols.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a concentration in psychology, counseling, mental health, special education, or a combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and skills; 3‑5 years of experience working in schools with comprehensive behavior programming and FBA eligible.
• Certifications and Licenses: BCBA, ABA, or equivalent (preferred).
• Handle With Care training is required.
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, parents, administrators, and the community is required.
• Please include three written letters of recommendation.

Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026

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