Behavior Specialist - Special Education & ABA

Young World Physical Education; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision

Retirement System membership

Personal and sick leave

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Behavior Specialist to assess and support children with disabilities. This role involves using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to develop individualized education plans and implement effective teaching strategies. Candidates should have a Master's degree and a strong background in special education, focused on collaborating with teachers and parents to enhance student success. The position brings excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a highly effective special education teacher.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• Minimum of two years experience with ABA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, support and teach children with disabilities who exhibit behaviors that impede their overall progress.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to address student needs.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior and research based interventions to change behavior

Ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments

Skilled at positive and effective communication

Ability to work collaboratively with teams

Ability to train, motivate, and coach staff

Education

Master’s degree or above

GA Certification in Special Education (T-5 or above)

Tools

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Job description

A local school district is seeking a Behavior Specialist to assess and support children with disabilities. This role involves using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to develop individualized education plans and implement effective teaching strategies. Candidates should have a Master's degree and a strong background in special education, focused on collaborating with teachers and parents to enhance student success. The position brings excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.