Behavior Support Coach for ABA & IEP Team

Heartshare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plans with employer"

Paid vacation, sick, personal days

EAP

Flexible spending account

Employee appreciation programs

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellhub Discount

Verizon Wireless Discount

BJ’s Membership discount

Discounts on Broadway tickets

Job summary

HeartShare is seeking a dedicated Behavior Support Coach to join our special education team in New York. You will support students ages 5-21, assess and implement individualized behavior strategies, and collaborate with families, teachers, and a multidisciplinary team to help learners achieve educational goals.

The role emphasizes training staff in ABA techniques, conducting data collection, and developing and adjusting behavior plans within a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in ABA therapy with students required.
• Experience in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy preferred.
• Strong understanding of behavior management principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom modifications and behavior management strategies.
• Train ABA staff in assessments, DTT, NET, and data collection.
• Develop and review ABA programs and behavior plans.
• Coach staff on implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Conduct behavior observations and data collection (ABC, frequency, duration).
• Create classroom materials (visual aids, token boards, PECS, etc.).
• Provide consultation and crisis support; respond to emergency interventions.
• Attend IEP meetings, parent conferences, and team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with CPSE and agency policies.
• Collaborate with BCBA, behavior staff, and leadership.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and analyze data.
• Develop and adjust individualized BIPs based on observations.

Skills

ABA therapy

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Data collection

Cognition and behavior

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent Preferred

Job description

HeartShare is seeking a dedicated Behavior Support Coach to join our special education team in New York. You will support students ages 5-21, assess and implement individualized behavior strategies, and collaborate with families, teachers, and a multidisciplinary team to help learners achieve educational goals.

The role emphasizes training staff in ABA techniques, conducting data collection, and developing and adjusting behavior plans within a supportive school setting.