Behavior Specialist

Position:
Behavior Specialist

Starting rate: $23 - $28 /hour based on experience

Environment:
Special Education Program, Elementary/Middle School

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment and bring compassion, creativity, and resilience to every challenge, especially when supporting exceptional learners, we should talk!

As a Behavior Specialist, you will guide and assist with our school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. This position emphasizes proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is able to respond to crisis situations with the ability to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts and interventions documented in student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable.

• Implementing targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for students.
• Reinforcing positive student behavior, redirecting negative behaviors, and modeling effective behavioral strategies for staff.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records related to student behavior strategies (SBS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Collecting, analyzing, and charting behavioral data to monitor student progress and inform instructional practices in collaboration with IEP teams.
• Providing practical support and guidance to classroom staff in monitoring individual student behaviors and implementing effective class-wide behavior management systems.
• Applying applied behavior analysis principles under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and address disruptive behaviors.
• Conducting detailed behavioral observations essential for developing functional behavior assessments and creating individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Assisting teachers with preparation and execution of instructional activities, supervising students, and supporting classroom management tasks.
• Providing crisis intervention by employing de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety, and acting as a first responder to minimize disruptions to instruction and school operations.
• Completing thorough documentation of behavioral incidents and related reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies.
• Identifying, reporting, and addressing potential safety hazards, contributing to the site safety committee.
• Attending team meetings, supervision, staff meetings, teacher collaboration sessions, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Participating in professional development to stay informed about current behavioral principles, strategies, and educational policies.
• Assisting in supervising students during school-related activities, including field trips, bus duties, lunch supervision, playground monitoring, and transportation support as necessary.
• Performing additional duties and special projects to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.

• Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, para educator, educational aide, teaching assistant or related credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA), functional behavior assessment (FBA), PBIS, and behavior intervention plans (BIP's) preferred.
• Proficiency in motivating students and conducting conversations to move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Strong communication, organization, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of technology including Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Services
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

Join us to empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential.