Behavior Support Specialist - Brandywine School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Behavior Support Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting students with challenging behaviors in an educational environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to implement behavior management strategies and collaborate with educators to foster a positive learning atmosphere. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the lives of children and adolescents, ensuring they have the tools necessary for success. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents with behavior challenges.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification or RBT eligible required.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior management support in a school setting.
• Support teachers in managing student behaviors.

Skills

Behavior Management

Conflict Resolution

Intervention Strategies

Collaboration with Educators

Education

Registered Behavior Technician certification

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field

Job description

Description

Do you have the ability to manage conflict and challenging behaviors? Have you worked with an oppositional youth population previously? Do you want to work in an educational setting with Children and Adolescents?

Being a Behavior Support Specialist at Devereux PA Children's Services has its Advantages

As a Behavior Support Specialist (BSS) you will work with our Brandywine School students who have frequent challenging behaviors in a school setting which is located on our West Chester, PA campus.

Every day as a Behavior Support Specialist you will:

• Provide behavior management support to individuals in a school setting.

• Carry out specific interventions that are developed by the Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

• Transfer skills to individuals’ natural support in the least restrictive environment.

• Support teachers in managing student behaviors in the classroom.

You will be offered....

• Compensation: $22.50 - $25.65 (based upon experience)

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)

• Environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused.

• Ability to increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention, functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized

• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

  The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.

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  Qualifications

  EDUCATION: Registered Behavior Technician certification or RBT eligible; required.. Bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.

  EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with behavior challenges preferred.

  Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

  Posted Date 2 days ago (5/7/2025 9:02 AM)

  Requisition ID 2025-44216

  Category Clinical

  Position Type Full-Time

  Remote No

  The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.