Behavior Specialist 1:1

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Moretown (VT); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 80,231,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Telehealth

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our Special Education team in Moretown. The role focuses on implementing positive behavior support, proactive strategies, and crisis management to de-escalate challenging behaviors and support exceptional learners.

The candidate will work under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst, contribute to BIPs, FBAs, and PBIS, and collaborate with IEP teams to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a closely related field.
• Paraprofessional/educational aide credential or in process.
• RBT credential preferred or in process.
• Ability to obtain crisis management certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted behavior interventions to improve student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records related to SBS and BIPs.
• Analyze behavioral data to inform instruction and IEP teams.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and supervision.
• Provide crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Crisis de-escalation

Behavior observation

Data entry & MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Paraprofessional/educational aide credential

RBT credential preferred

Tools

CRISIS management training (certification)

Job description

Behavior Specialist (ChanceLight)

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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!

If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are driven by meaningful outcomes, and bring compassion, creativity, and resilience to each challenge, especially when supporting exceptional learners.

As a Behavior Specialist, you will guide and assist with our school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. This position 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 the 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.
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.

Qualifications Required:

• 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.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is 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!

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
• 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!

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