Role: Behavior Specialist in a Special Education setting, supporting elementary and middle school students.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing individual, group, and system-wide behavioral interventions to promote positive outcomes.
- Reinforcing positive behaviors, redirecting negative behaviors, and modeling strategies for staff.
- Maintaining accurate records of behavior plans and interventions.
- Collecting and analyzing behavioral data to monitor student progress.
- Supporting classroom staff with behavior management and monitoring students.
- Applying ABA principles under supervision to address disruptive behaviors.
- Conducting behavioral observations and developing assessments and intervention plans.
- Assisting with instructional activities, supervising students, and managing classroom behavior.
- Providing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
- Documenting incidents, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in team and professional development activities.
- Supporting students during school activities and performing additional duties to enhance program quality.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate’s degree or higher in a related field.
- Current or pending paraprofessional or similar license; RBT credential preferred.
- Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, or behavioral disorders.
- Knowledge of ABA, FBA, BIP, and PBIS principles.
- Strong communication, organization, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to respond calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
- Proficiency with technology and data management tools.
Additional: Flexibility, motivation, and a commitment to making a positive impact on students’ lives are essential.