Behavior Specialist: ABA Coaching & Positive Classrooms

Arc Broward; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer matching

26 Paid Days off annually

Job summary

Arc Broward is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support the team in implementing behavior plans and coaching staff. The role focuses on modeling positive strategies, de-escalation, and intervention to help children develop adaptive behaviors.

Compensation starts at $45,000 annually, rising to $47,000 with RBT certification, plus full-time benefits. Work hours are Monday-Friday with a 40-hour schedule at the Deerfield Beach location; full-time benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Psychology or related field plus 2+ years of experience including implementation of ABA plans and crisis intervention with individuals with developmental disabilities or High School diploma plus 4+ years of experience.
• RBT Certification required within 1 year of employment.
• Valid FL driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Behavioral Team Leader in conducting assessment and developing behavior plans that help the children develop skills and adaptive behaviors.
• Trains and coaches direct support professionals to implement the behavior plans and document data.
• Leads the classrooms teams in procedures to prevent and de-escalate crisis behaviors and implement positive classroom management strategies.
• Monitors the progress of each student through analysis of data and ensures procedural modifications are made as warranted.
• Leads the classrooms teams in engagement of all activities and lessons using positive prompting and reinforcement.
• Models and reinforces effective classroom management, prevention, de-escalation, crisis management, and transition strategies.

Skills

ABA plans experience

RBT Certification

Valid FL driver’s license

Education

Associate Degree in Psychology or related field

High School diploma

Job description

Arc Broward is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support the team in implementing behavior plans and coaching staff. The role focuses on modeling positive strategies, de-escalation, and intervention to help children develop adaptive behaviors.

Compensation starts at $45,000 annually, rising to $47,000 with RBT certification, plus full-time benefits. Work hours are Monday-Friday with a 40-hour schedule at the Deerfield Beach location; full-time benefits apply.