Behavior Specialist, School

Center for Social Dynamics; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Drive time & mileage reimbursement

Company-issued cell phone

Paid training

Career advancement

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Center for Social Dynamics in Hawaii is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support children in school and community settings. No prior experience required; we provide paid training and a clear growth pathway, plus the Dreams Come True program that offers free college or tuition reimbursement.

You will use play and evidence-based ABA strategies to help kids build communication and life skills, with sessions at home, in centers, or out in the community.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Availability: Monday–Friday, 8:00–3:30 pm
• At least 6 months' experience with special needs in a school or related setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – CA mandated)
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to complete training and documentation
• Ability to frequently sit and stand; keeping pace with your client

Responsibilities

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills in a school environment.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session — whether it’s at a child’s home, one of our centers, or out in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.

Skills

Patience

Energy

Optimism

Flexibility

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Your First Step Into a Career That Changes Lives This isn’t just an entry-level job. It’s the first step in a mapped-out journey — towards a degree, a promotion, and even leadership. At CSD, we don’t just hire people. We invite changemakers who believe that every child deserves to shine.

Starting Pay: $20–$27 per hour, based on experience

What Makes This Role Different:

• Career Compass: clarity from day one with your growth pathway.
• Dreams Come True: free college or tuition reimbursement to help you earn your degree.
• Career Rewards: recognition and milestones as you grow.
• Flexible schedules + paid training so you can learn, earn, and thrive.

What If Growth Wasn’t a Mystery? – Introducing CSD Career Rewards!

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe in possibilities. From a child’s first session to every milestone after, we’re building futures filled with play, progress, and joy.

We meet kids where they are — at home, in schools, in the community — and help them grow through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Every day is about connection, compassion, and celebrating breakthroughs big and small.

We live our TRUE values: Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence. It’s not just how we work — it’s who we are.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives. We light them up.

About The Opportunity

As a Behavior Specialist, Schools you’ll:

• Use play, games, and evidence-based strategies to help kids build communication, social, and life skills in a school environment.
• Bring energy and compassion to each session — whether it’s at a child’s home, one of our centers, or out in the community.
• Follow personalized plans designed by our clinical leaders while celebrating small wins that lead to big growth.
• Thrive in a flexible, on-the-go role where no two days look the same.

You don’t need prior experience — we’ll train you and support you every step of the way.

What Success Looks Like

• Kids smiling because they can now say a new word, share a toy, or join in play; achieving life changing milestones.
• Families feeling hope and relief because they see progress.
• You growing through paid training, coaching, and mapped-out career milestones.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
• Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement
• Company-issued cell phone
• Free college or tuition reimbursement (Dreams Come True Program)
• Hands-on training, career advancement, and a vibrant team culture

About You

This role is for you if:

• You love working with kids and making a difference.
• You bring patience, energy, and optimism to every session.
• You thrive in flexible, dynamic environments.
• You’re ready to grow your career while helping kids grow, too.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:30 pm
• At least 6 months' experience working with special needs in a school or related setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID – CA mandated)
• Reliable transportation
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Willingness to complete training and documentation
• Ability to frequently sit and stand; keeping pace with your client

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CSD is dedicated to ensuring fair hiring practices and encourages all individuals, including those with prior criminal histories, to apply.

Physical Requirements May Include But Is Not Limited To:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work
• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair
• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening
• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing
• Frequent typing, use of computer
• Occasional walking around building
• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling
• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car