Behavior Specialist

Souderton Area High School; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PSERS retirement

403(b)

Flexible spending program

Job summary

Souderton Area School District’s Souderton Area High School seeks a Behavior Specialist to conduct functional behavior assessments and write positive behavior support plans within the MTSS framework. The role involves collaboration with Core Teams and direct student supports.

Required BCBA/BCABA certification or eligibility, Master’s in a related field, and experience with autism and emotional/behavioral needs. Full benefits and structured IEP involvement are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BCBA or BCABA license or be eligible for certification.
• Master’s Degree from an institution specializing in Behavioral Intervention/Support.
• Experience working with autism spectrum students and students with emotional/behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate as Core Team member in MTSS interventions.
• Design and monitor positive behavioral support plans.
• Consult with classroom teachers on behavioral issues.
• Train staff in data collection procedures and intervention strategies.
• Analyze data to determine functions of behaviors and adjust plans.

Skills

BCBA/BCABA license

Autism experience

MTSS collaboration

Data collection/analysis

Staff training

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Intervention

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Data collection tools

Job description

Souderton Area School District Souderton Area High School - Souderton, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Behavior Specialist

Souderton Area School District Souderton Area High School - Souderton, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937305

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Behavior Specialist position available at Souderton Area High School

Position is available beginningimmediately

Must hold a valid BCBA or LBS license.

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PSERS, 403(b), flexible spending program, and Life Insurance effective first teacher work day of the 2026-2027 school year.

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POSITION TITLE: BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

TYPE: Professional Employee

WORK YEAR: Teacher Work Year

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Specialist conducts functional behavior assessments and will write positive behavior support plans. Will work with building level Core Teams to provide consultation and direct supports within the MTSS framework. Responsible for generating and implementing programs to remediate behavioral and social problems for students Will train and supervise associated personnel.

Qualifications:

Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA), or eligibility for certification, Master’s Degree from an institution that specializes in the training of Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Must also have experience working with students on the autism spectrum and students with emotional/behavioral needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate as a Core Team member in the intervention of social/behavioral problems within an MTSS framework
• Design, implement, and monitor positive behavioral support plans for students to remediate behavioral and social problems.
• Plan and confer with the classroom teachers of these students as requested concerning any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting the students.
• Consult with staff on possible referrals for behavioral assessments and intervention.
• Conduct direct observations, data collection and clinical interviews.
• Train or assist in training of staff in data collection procedures.
• Analyze data to empirically derive function(s) of behaviors.
• Graph data for presentation and inclusion in functional analysis assessment reports and IEP progress monitoring.
• Train staff on the implementation of behavioral intervention strategies.
• Provide ongoing staff observation and feedback related to treatment integrity.
• Engage in data-based decision making and modify behavioral intervention plans as needed.
• Monitor timelines for the preparation of the behavioral assessment and intervention team.
• Assist with the development and documentation of the intervention process.
• Monitor the progress of behavioral intervention plans to ensure success for the student.
• Participate in consultations regarding inclusion of students with disabilities and in in IEP meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

ADA Requirements:

Sedentary

Light work

Medium work

Heavy work

Very heavy work

Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects

THE SOUDERTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,104 to $63,297 Per Year

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Megan Zweiback , Director of Pupil Services
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]