Behavior Manager

New Story; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join New Story as a Behavior Manager and make an impact on children's lives by helping them build essential life skills in a supportive environment. You will assess and monitor behavior, work closely with a multidisciplinary team, and benefit from a weekday schedule, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks & Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children who have behavioral disorders.
• Active pursuit of advanced coursework in ABA and commitment to completing certification.
• Experience implementing principles and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ behavior and implement crisis intervention techniques.
• Deliver IEP services and participate in relevant meetings.
• Develop behavior goals and track and analyze data.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Analysis

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current enrollment in Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Job description

Job Title: Behavior Manager
Location: Lancaster, PA 17554
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.

Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.

Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).

Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.

Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.

Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.

Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a Behavior Manager:

Assess Student Behavior: Evaluate students’ initial and ongoing behavioral strengths and needs according to school assessment protocols and timelines.

Implement Crisis Intervention: Utilize nonviolent crisis intervention techniques as necessary to maintain a safe learning environment.

Participate in Meetings: Attend IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other relevant meetings to support student needs and progress.

Deliver IEP Services: Provide and monitor behavioral services as outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Develop Behavior Goals: Create behavior goals and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst.

Conduct and Support FBAs: Perform Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) as needed, and support data-driven behavior intervention planning with BCBA oversight.

Track and Analyze Data: Design systems for data collection, graph and analyze student behavior data, and revise plans as needed to ensure effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

Education Requirements: Hold a Bachelor’s degree and be currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or BCaBA coursework, OR be enrolled in a modified ABA Master’s program with at least 120 completed undergraduate-equivalent credits.

ABA Coursework Progress: Actively pursuing advanced coursework in ABA with a demonstrated commitment to completing certification or licensure requirements.

Experience Requirement: Have a minimum of two years’ experience working with children who have behavioral disorders, including implementing principles and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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