Behavior Specialist 1:1

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Highgate Springs (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

401k retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a Behavior Specialist to join our Special Education team. You will implement interventions, reinforce positive behavior, and collaborate with IEP teams to enhance student outcomes.

We seek someone with ABA knowledge, DS/BDP experience, and the ability to document SBS/BIPs while supporting teachers and staff in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a closely related field is required or preferred.
• Certification or credential as paraprofessional/educator aide is preferred; RBT highly preferred.
• ABA knowledge including FBA/PBIS/BIP is desirable; experience with special education settings is a plus.
• Ability to obtain crisis management training certification may be required.
• Experience providing behavioral instruction and support to children, especially in special education or behavioral health programs.
• Strong skills in interacting with students, families, and school staff; proficient in ABA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted interventions to improve academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes.
• Reinforce positive behavior and model effective strategies for staff.
• Maintain SBS and BIP records accurately and confidentially.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Provide guidance to classroom staff on behavior management and classroom support.
• Apply ABA principles under supervision to improve student outcomes.
• Develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist teachers with instructional activities, supervise students, and support classroom management.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed to ensure safety.

Skills

ABA knowledge

FBA/BIP knowledge

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Education

Associates degree or higher in related field

RBT/paraprofessional credential preferred

Tools

Crisis prevention training

RBT credential

Job description

Job Overview

Starting Rate: $23 - $28 /hour based on experience

Environment: Special Education Program, Elementary/Middle School

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, educational aide, teaching assistant or related credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential highly 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.

Education Required Associates or better in Related Field of StudyLicenses & Certifications Required Ability to ObtainCrisis Prevention InstAny of the following:ParaprofessionalIA - ParaeducatorIA - Educational AideIA - Teaching AssistantPreferred Behavioral - RBTSkills Preferred Special EducationBehavioral DisordersLearning DisabilitiesCrisis InterventionStudent Coaching/MentorshipEmotional DisturbanceRecord Keeping & ReportingIndividualized Education Programs (IEP)Positive Behavior Intervention and SupportFunctional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)Behavior Intervention Plans - BIPEmergency ManagementAutismPerformance MotivationAcademic SupportWorking With At-Risk StudentsProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionAttention to DetailCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsComputer SkillsAssistant TeachingMiddle School EducationElementary EducationBehaviors Preferred

Perks and Benefits

• 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!

*Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.

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