Behavior Support Liaison & ABA Specialist

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital School District is seeking an experienced Specialist/Behavior Interventionist to support students with behavior needs within the SSU program housed at Central Elementary School. The role emphasizes coaching teachers, implementing evidence-based strategies, and data collection to monitor progress.

The position requires a 10-month commitment, direct student support, and collaboration with district teams to maximize student success across settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold RBT certification or be eligible for certification by June 2027.
• Bachelor's Degree in special education or related field.
• ABA knowledge/experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with exceptional students with behavior issues and teachers to provide coaching, training and support on implementing student specific plans, evidence-based practices, data collection and de-escalation response research-based, field-tested interventions.
• Consult and team with building leadership and staff, district BCBAs and interventionists, and the special service department.
• Provide direct support to students in the district and collect data around student progress and interventions.
• Collaborate with other educational settings such as Kent County Intensive Learning Center, Parkway Senator Step Up and Delaware Guidance to maximize success for Capital School District Students in those environments.
• Develop relationships with community agencies such as DE Guidance and Division of Prevention, CRISIS and Behavioral Health Services to provide resources to Capital School District Students.
• Sit on the district climate committee
• Attend monthly PLC's
• Monitor classroom behaviors during instruction, collect data on specific student behaviors and assist in implementation of interventions and behavior programs.
• Assist with data collection, file review, assessments and support for Tier 3 students.
• Participate in the school's IST (Intervention Support Team)
• Model implementation of interventions and strategies in the classroom.
• Review students IEP's/ Behavior Plans
• Monitor progress data for Behavior Goals and BIP's
• Observe staff and provide them with feedback regarding Behavior Intervention Plan/ IEP implementation of behavior goals
• Plan and facilitate targeted intervention groups to teach strategies and replacement behaviors aligned with individual student needs, using data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices.
• Provide support to administrators and coach staff regarding effective interventions and behavior techniques.
• Train appropriate staff regarding the use of behavior management programs for individual students.
• Attend IEP meetings, parent and case conferences as needed.
• Assist staff in writing behavioral plans for students and assist with the implementation of these plans.
• Serveon crisis intervention teams as needed and participate in manifestation determination meetings.
• Provide support to students who are not achieving success in their comprehensive building and who are transitioning from a hire level of care to a less restrictive environment.
• Support referral and transition process for students who require a high level of care and students transitioning to a less restrictive environment .
• Other duties as the supervisor/principal needs

Skills

RBT certification

ABA knowledge

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Job description

Capital School District is seeking an experienced Specialist/Behavior Interventionist to support students with behavior needs within the SSU program housed at Central Elementary School. The role emphasizes coaching teachers, implementing evidence-based strategies, and data collection to monitor progress.

The position requires a 10-month commitment, direct student support, and collaboration with district teams to maximize student success across settings.