Behavior Specialist

FUTURES Cornelia Center; Cornelia (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible Benefits Package

State Health Benefit Plan

Teacher Retirement & Social Security

Job summary

An educational organization in Georgia is seeking a Behavior Specialist to empower students with behavioral and social challenges. This role focuses on applying principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to develop intervention plans and improve learning outcomes. Ideal candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field, and preferred candidates will hold BCBA certification. The position is full-time, with a starting availability in July 2026, competitive salary, and flexible benefits package.

Qualifications

• Effective collaboration skills are essential for the role.
• Experience in teaching is preferred.
• Eligibility for required certifications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of ABA to improve student behavior.
• Conduct assessments and develop behavior intervention plans.
• Provide training to staff and collaborate with school teams.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Collaboration

Teamwork

Teaching

Leadership

Coaching

Consulting

Education

Masters degree or higher in education, psychology, behavior analysis or related field

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA)

Job description

Behavior Specialist

Pioneer RESA FUTURES Cornelia Center - Cornelia, Georgia

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Job Details

Job ID: 5548518

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Join our team and help build FUTURES!

Would you like to EMPOWER student to reach a meaningful FUTURE? If so, join our FUTURES team! Our teachers provide a continuum of therapeutic and academic services and supports, relevant and exciting instruction, and individualized education plans thus fostering social and academic growth in all students. Applicants must be effective at collaboration and working as a team. This position utilizes teaching, leadership, coaching, supervisory, and consulting skills established for the purpose of empowering students to reach a meaningful future.

Position: Behavior Specialist

Position Purpose: The Behavior Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting students with behavioral, social, and learning challenges. Their primary focus is applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve student behavior and learning outcomes. This includes conducting assessments, developing behavior intervention plans, providing direct and indirect student support, providing training to staff, collaborating with school teams and families, and monitoring progress.

Position Availability: July 1, 2026

Application Deadline: Until filled

Location: Cornelia, GA

Qualifications: Masters degree or higher in education, psychology, behavior analysis or related field, Preferred Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA), hold or be eligible for required certification, successful teaching experience preferred

Alternatives to the above as the Pioneer RESA Board may find appropriate/acceptable

Salary and Benefits: We value our team members!

• Competitive Salary GaBreeze
• Flexible Benefits Package
• State Health Benefit Plan
• Teacher Retirement & Social Security

To Apply: To apply go to www.thefuturesprogram.com

Contact Us: Stacey Benson/706-865-2141/ [e-mail]

Pioneer RESA requires a criminal background check on all employees. An acceptable fingerprint record is required. (O.C. G. A. 20-2-211) It is the policy of Pioneer RESA not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age, gender, creed, religion, or disability in educational programs, activities, or employment practices. E.O.E

Position Type: Full-Time

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