Behavior Specialist

Basdk12; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Area School District seeks a Behavior Specialist to collaborate with administrators, teachers, and school staff to address student behavior within IEP/504 plans. Under BCBA supervision, you will implement evidence-based behavioral interventions and collect data.

Responsibilities include classroom collaboration, direct student support, and contributing to behavior data analysis to guide decisions. Requires BCBA/BCABA licensure or progress toward BCBA and willingness to travel between

Qualifications

• Licensed behavior specialist or BCABA/BCBA, or working toward BCBA.
• Experience working with PK-12 students.
• Extensive knowledge of behavioral interventions and strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of the district's BCBA/Assistant Director of Behavioral Services.
• Collaborate with teachers on classroom management and practices.
• Support students in implementing IEP/504 plans and behavior plans.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to inform interventions.
• Maintain records and communicate progress to teams.

Skills

PK-12 experience

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Education

BCBA/BCABA licensure

Tools

Data collection tools

Job description

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• Position Type: Administration/ Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
• Date Posted: 7/22/2026
• Location: District Wide

Position: Behavior Specialist Employment Status: Full-Time (10 Month) Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 annually

Position Summary: Under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), this position is responsible for collaborating with administrators, teachers, and school personnel to address student behavior by working toward the following model:

• Supervision will be provided by the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services/BCBA in the School District
• Work with students directly providing behavioral support under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services
• Push into and support students in the classroom environment
• Support school teams to collect and analyze behavioral data to effectively make decisions regarding the implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions, principles, techniques, and strategies
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and design skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs
• Conduct skills assessments under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services (e.g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, etc.)
• Communicate with teams through consistent data collection and daily notes

Essential Functions:

• Work under the supervision of the district's Assistant Director of Behavioral Services/BCBA while providing direct support to students while implementing interventions as outlined in student IEPs, 504s, and Behavior Plans
• Work collaboratively with teachers on classroom management strategies, classroom design/set-up, and classroom practices
• Work collaboratively with team members to promote safe and socially acceptable behaviors with identified students with a focus on teaching students skills which may include appropriate social interaction, safety skills, coping skills, etc.
• Support students in the implementation of the IEP, 504 plan, and Behavior Plan
• Support teachers and school teams with assessing, developing, monitoring, and adjusting effective behavior intervention plans.
• Help school teams collect and use behavioral data (ABC, count, frequency, duration, response time, etc.), on a school, classroom, and student level to develop tiered systems of support
• Serve on school-wide committees and task forces as appropriate
• Engage in professional growth activities and integrate these activities into practice
• Maintain credentialing per state and national certification
• Maintain accurate, complete records as required by division-level practices, state and federal regulations, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services, Director, and Assistant Director of Special Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed behavior specialist, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or working towards BCBA
• Experience working with PK-12 students
• Extensive knowledge and skills related to the concepts, principles, and methodologies of effective instruction and positive behavioral interventions, supports, and strategies to address behavior
• Ability to take feedback and apply it to practice
• Firm understanding of the social, emotional, and behavioral development of school-age children and youth
• Effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with students, parents, school personnel, and agency support staff
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology
• Demonstrate strong organization and management skills
• Ability to work independently and travel to more than one work location in the course of the day
• Possesses sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and mobility to carry out all performance requirements

Postings current as of 8/5/2026 5:21:37 PM CST.

Internal applicants only. Please note: Long-Term Substitutes are considered External.

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