Behavior Specialist 1:1

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Charlotte (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support elementary and middle school students in a special education setting. You will implement interventions, reinforce positive behaviors, and model strategies for staff under supervision of qualified personnel.

Responsibilities include data collection, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers to improve student outcomes through evidence-based ABA methods.

Qualifications

• Experience applying ABA, FBA, BIP concepts in school settings.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with technology and data management.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual, group, and school-wide behavioral interventions.
• Reinforce positive behaviors, redirect negative behaviors, and model strategies for staff.
• Maintain records of behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to monitor student progress.
• Guide classroom staff on behavior management and systems implementation.
• Apply ABA principles under supervision to address disruptive behaviors and develop BIPs.
• Conduct behavioral observations, functional assessments, and crisis interventions.
• Support classroom activities, supervise students, and assist with instructional tasks.
• Document incidents, follow safety protocols, and participate in meetings and PD.

Skills

ABA knowledge

FBA

BIP

Crisis intervention

Communication

Data management

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in a related field

Job description

Role

Behavior Specialist in a Special Education setting, focusing on elementary/middle school students.

Responsibilities Include

• Implementing individual, group, and school-wide behavioral interventions to promote positive outcomes.
• Reinforcing positive behaviors, redirecting negative behaviors, and modeling strategies for staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Collecting and analyzing behavioral data to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
• Providing guidance to classroom staff on behavior management and implementing systems.
• Applying ABA principles under supervision to address disruptive behaviors and develop behavior intervention plans.
• Conducting behavioral observations, functional assessments, and crisis interventions to ensure safety.
• Supporting classroom activities, supervising students, and assisting with instructional tasks.
• Documenting incidents, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in team meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Current or in-progress paraprofessional or teaching-related license; RBT preferred.
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, or behavioral disorders.
• Knowledge of ABA, FBA, BIP, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with technology and data management.

Ideal traits:

Dedication, detail-oriented, motivated to make an impact, flexible, and collaborative.