Behavior Management Specialist (Special Education)

Allentown School District

San Jacinto (CA)

On-site

USD 39,545 - 74,343

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

A local school district in California seeks a Behavior Management Specialist for Special Education to assist in assessing and implementing behavioral support plans for students. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in special education, expertise in behavior management techniques, and collaboration with educational staff. The specialist will engage in proactive behavior teaching and maintain data on student interventions. The position also offers benefits such as medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement fund contributions.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field.
Hold a valid, current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (special education) preferred.
Experience in public education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in team decisions regarding behavioral support services for specific students.
Implement behavioral and crisis management plans for individuals.
Teach proactive behaviors, such as social skills and coping strategies.

Skills

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Data collection and analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Job description

Behavior Management Specialist (Special Education) JobID: 3685

Position Type: Special Education Department/Behavior Management Specialist
Date Posted: 6/10/2025
Location: District-Wide
Starting Salary: $39,545-$74,343

Qualifications

Minimum, Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field
Hold a valid, current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (special education) preferred
Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151), FBI clearances
Experience in public education is preferred
To perform this job successfully, the Behavior Management Specialist–Special Education (BMSSE) must possess the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. The employer may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Special Education and Special Education Administrative Team, the Behavior Management Specialist – Special Education (BMS-SE) assists in the assessing, planning, coordinating, and delivering specially designed instruction and positive behavior support plans for eligible students. In addition, the BMS-SE participates in professional development activities as prescribed by the Executive Director of Special Education. The BMS-SE achieves and maintains certification in professionally recognized and approved de-escalation techniques. The funding for this position is under IDEA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in team decisions regarding behavioral support services for specific eligible students (e.g., using functional behavioral assessments, positive behavior support plans, and behavior modification methodologies).
To implement behavioral and crisis management plans designed for specific eligible students.
To defuse behaviors using appropriate and approved de-escalation techniques (e.g., Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques).
To teach proactive behaviors, for example, social skills training and coping skills as assigned by supervisor.
To maintain data on student behaviors through anecdotal records, charting behavior, level systems, and other appropriate data collection systems.
To provide instructional support, as appropriate, to special needs students in conjunction with special education teachers and staff.
To participate in various related training and to maintain appropriate certification in approved de-escalation techniques.
To support the implementation of applied behavioral analysis from theory to practice when implementing behavior intervention plans.
To collect and interpret behavioral data concerning students presenting challenging behaviors and use the data to inform changes to behavioral plans.
To work in a collaborative team approach to resolve student concerns.
To be knowledgeable of the legal approaches and practices associated with the manifestation determination review process, functional behavioral assessment, and behavior intervention planning.
To be knowledgeable and adhere to the rules of FERPA and other practices related to confidentiality.
To adhere to the rules and mandates of IDEA, Pa Code 22: Chapters 14 and 15 regulations.
To perform duties as assigned.

Shared in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future! The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

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