Behavior Support Specialist

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Bennington Elementary School
- Bennington, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5832480

Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

• DESCRIPTION –
• Participate as a member of educational teams to design, implement and ensure fidelity of Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports and universal ABA interventions within the classroom and school.
• Manage data collection systems for Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and ongoing progress monitoring.
• ABA data analysis, including summarizing data in multiple formats (i.e. graphs, charts, and narratives) and communicating what the data shows.
• Maintain organization of records and efficient communication with the BCBA and other team members to support the FBA process and progress monitoring.
• Conduct records reviews, as well as indirect and direct observations as requested by the BCBA for the FBA process.
• Collaborate on developing positive behavior intervention plans based on FBA results.
• Support coaching and training needs for staff implementation of PBIS Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports, Behavior Intervention Plans, and data collection.
• Communicate with and engage parents in the implementation of behavioral interventions as appropriate.
• Work directly with students and staff, as necessary, to attain fidelity of PBIS strategies and behavior plans across the school milieu.
• Provide direct instruction to students in social skills, self regulation strategies.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled team meetings
• Support the value of education and the vision and mission of the District.
• Adhere to District policies and regulations.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.
• Position Type:
  Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

The Bennington Elementary School community believes each child is unique. We hold high expectations for each student and are determined to provide programs and services, which attend to their physical, emotional, and social well-being. We accept the responsibility to encourage all students to achieve high levels of academic performance, so that they can attain their maximum educational potential.

• QUALIFICATIONS –
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred (min of an Associate’s Degree) in Behavioral Science area such as Psychology or related field.
  
  • Holds or is willing to obtain Registered Behavior Technician credential.
  
  • Holds or is willing to obtain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.
  
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with the BCBA and other team members, as well as receive supervision and guidance from the BCBA
  
  • Experience in applying restorative practices when working with children, families, and staff
  
  • A strong understanding of PBIS and the function of following the Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions hierarchy.
  
  • Versed in applying applied behavior analysis strategies to increase productive and helpful behaviors across the school community.
  
  • Foundational knowledge in analyzing behavior functions, identifying function based interventions, implementing behavior plans with fidelity, maintaining data collection, and employing data analysis to evaluate intervention effectiveness.
  
  • Comfort with providing skills coaching to staff and families on trauma and restorative informed, behavior change strategies rooted in principles of applied behavior analysis.
  
  • Willingness to be flexible, has a growth mindset, shows an appreciation for the insight fellow team members have to offer, and respects the expertise of other disciplines.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Richard Arroyo , Principal
• 128 Park Street
• Bennington, Vermont 05201
• Phone:
• Email: richard.arroyo