Behavior Specialist
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
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Ombudsman Educational Services in Omaha, NE is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our Alternative Education team and support school-wide positive behavior initiatives. You will help students achieve academic and social-emotional goals.
You will work with ABA principles, respond to crises using CPI de-escalation, maintain SBS/BIP records, and collaborate with IEP teams while providing guidance to classroom staff across multiple sites.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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Responsibilities
- Implement targeted interventions to improve positive behaviors.
- Reinforce positive behavior and guide staff.
- Maintain SBS and BIP records.
- Collect and chart behavioral data with IEP teams.
- Respond to crises using CPI strategies and de-escalation.
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Posted 2 Days Ago Full Time Less than 10 Applies
Ombudsman Educational Services
Omaha, NE 68106
Ombudsman Educational Services , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking aBehavior Specialistto join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are driven by meaningful outcomes, and bring compassion, creativity, and resilience to every challenge, especially when supporting exceptional learners —We Should Talk!
As aBehavior Specialist, you will guide and assist with our school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. This position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is immediately available to respond to crisis situations with the ability to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts and interventions documented in student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable.
- Implementing targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for students.
- Reinforcing positive student behavior, skillfully redirecting negative behaviors, and modeling effective behavioral strategies for staff.
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records related to student behavior strategies (SBS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Collecting, analyzing, and charting behavioral data to effectively monitor student progress and inform instructional practices in collaboration with IEP teams.
- Providing practical support and guidance to classroom staff in monitoring individual student behaviors and implementing effective class-wide behavior management systems.
- Applying applied behavior analysis principles under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and proactively address disruptive behaviors.
- Conducting detailed behavioral observations essential for developing functional behavior assessments and creating individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Assisting teachers with preparation and execution of instructional activities, supervising students, and supporting classroom management tasks.
- Providing responsive and effective crisis intervention by promptly employing de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety, and acting as a first responder to minimize disruptions to instruction and school operations.
- Completing thorough documentation of behavioral incidents and related reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies.
- Adhering strictly to universal precautions and emergency protocols, including CPR, First Aid, and procedures for blood-borne pathogens.
- Identifying, reporting, and addressing potential safety hazards, actively contributing to the site's safety committee.
- Actively attending and participating in team meetings, clinical supervision, staff meetings, teacher collaboration sessions, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Participating in professional development opportunities to stay informed about current behavioral principles, strategies, and educational policies.
- Assisting in supervising students during school-related activities, including field trips, bus duties, lunch supervision, playground monitoring, and transportation support as necessary.
- Traveling among multiple site locations during the school day to provide direct classroom support as requested by the Program Director.
- Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.
‖ Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test.
- Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study highly preferred.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, educational aide, teaching assistant or similar credential.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's) preferred.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
- Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education ,the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !
Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
- https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose
At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you\'ll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
‖ Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance !
Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Copyright © 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight company. Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.
- High School or better in Diploma or Equivalent
- Associates or better in Related Field of Study
- Ability to Obtain
- IA - Educational Aide
- Crisis Prevention Inst
- Behavioral - RBT
- Alternative Education
- Emotional Disturbance
- Crisis Intervention
- High School Education
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
- Behavior Intervention Plans - BIP
- Record Keeping & Reporting
- Behavioral Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Performance Motivation
- Academic Support
- Student Coaching/Mentorship
- Working With At-Risk Students
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Assistant Teaching
- Behavioral Support
- Behavioral Intervention
- Middle School Education
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Posted 2 Days Ago Full Time Less than 10 Applies
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