Behavior Support Specialist

New Story; Wyoming (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading special education provider as a Behavior Support Specialist. You will assess student behavior, develop individualized behavior plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support students with special needs in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

No Billable Hour Requirements

Comprehensive Support

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate behavioral strengths and needs of students.
• Develop behavior goals and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Job description

Job Title: Behavior Support Specialist at New Story Schools
Location: Wyoming, PA 18644
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

Why Join Us?

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000.00 to support your move.
• No Billable Hour Requirements: No minimum billable hour expectations.
• Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and clinical support—no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education.
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.

Your Role as a Behavior Support Specialist :

• Assess Student Behavior: Evaluate the initial and ongoing behavioral strengths and needs of students according to school assessment protocols and timelines.
• Attend Meetings: Actively participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other relevant school meetings.
• Develop Behavior Goals: Create behavior goals for the IEP and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans for students.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Perform FBAs for students, as needed, under the direction of a BCBA.
• Data Collection System: Develop a system for staff to collect data that supports interventions and track behavioral changes.
• Analyze Data & Create Behavior Plans: Analyze FBA results and data sheets to develop individualized behavior intervention plans, using input from others involved with the student.
• Track Behavior Data: Collect and graph behavior data recorded by school staff to analyze the effectiveness of the Positive Behavior Support Plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study.

Preferred/Nice to have:

• Previous experience working in a school setting with special needs students

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

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