Behavior Specialist

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Mentorship

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is seeking a Behavior Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in Brooklyn Park, MN. This full-time role supports students with behavioral needs within school settings.

The position offers competitive pay of $55–$65/hour, W-2 employment with liability insurance, healthcare, 401(k) with company match, licensure/CEU reimbursement, mileage between sites, and ongoing mentorship. Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field and active Minnesota licensure; BCBA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Active Minnesota Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, or School Psychologist license through PELSB (Tier 3 or 4).
• Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) also accepted.
• Previous classroom experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult and implement PBIS for students.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Collaborate with school teams to design appropriate programming.
• Implement de-escalation and behavior support strategies while monitoring progress.
• May be required to use restrictive procedures when necessary.

Skills

PBIS

Team collaboration

Data collection

Student support

Education

Behavior Analysis

Special Education

Psychology

Tools

PBIS frameworks

Job description

Job Title: Behavior Specialist

Pay $55-65/hour

Brooklyn Park, MN | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year

Position Details

• Behavior Specialist Position Role for the 2026-2027 school year
• Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, School Psychologist, or BCBA licenses accepted!
• Support Setting 4 Caseloads
• In-person, full-time roles (37.5 paid hours per week)
• Must pass a background check and drug screening

About the Role

Hello Behavior Specialists! Come work with a woman and therapist run company doing what you love! Ampersand Therapy is hiring Behavior Specialists for the 2026-2027 school year in the Brooklyn Park, MN area. We're seeking passionate and collaborative professionals who are excited to make a meaningful impact in the school-based setting.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay ($55-65/hour)
• W-2 employment with liability insurance included
• Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
• Mentorship and ongoing support from school-based professionals

What You’ll Do

• Consult and implement positive behavior interventions and supports for the students
• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Consult, communicate, and work cooperatively with teams to provide appropriate programming for students
• Implement positive behavior interventions and supports to support student progress, reinforcing positive behaviours, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviours
• May be required to use restrictive procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Behaviour Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field
• Active Minnesota Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, or School Psychologist license through PELSB (Tier 3 or 4)
• Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) also accepted
• Previous experience working in the classroom setting is preferred
• Must pass background check and drug screening

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!