Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to work with students with intensive behavioral needs. You will collaborate with teachers and leaders to implement CASE PBIS and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.

Requirements include a Master’s degree, Behavior Specialist License, CPI certification, and experience in educational settings. You will monitor progress, document incidents, participate in IEPs, and supervise behavior technicians to ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Behavior Specialist License is required.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions in schools with intensive needs.
• CPI Certification preferred; ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and participate in team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support across the school site.
• Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and skill programs.
• Record, track, and document incidents; complete quarterly progress reports.
• Utilize PBIS strategies and school incentives; de-escalation and crisis management when needed.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment and work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Issue debriefings with staff after challenging incidents; communicate with parents.
• Attend IEP meetings and supervise behavior technicians; support staff development.

Skills

Active listening

Crisis management

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree

Behavior Specialist License

CPI Certification

Job description

Overview

Shine on as a behavior support specialist.

What You Can Expect From Us.

• Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Realize the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
• Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and Skill Acquisition Programs
• Record, track, provide documentation of behavioral incidents, and analyze progress toward goals to complete quarterly progress reports
• Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.
• Conduct assessments such as Functional Behavior Assessments, VB MAPP, and Essentials for Living
• Attend IEP Meetings
• Provide supervision and ongoing professional development to behavior technicians

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required
• Behavior Specialist License required
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
• Report to work on time
• Sign in and out of the office daily
• Attend faculty meetings
• Uphold school vision and mission
• Participate as a member of the Graham Academy community
• Provide positive and constructive feedback to peers
• Do not speak negatively about colleagues, students, families or third parties
• Uphold student privacy and integrity
• Refrain from having conversations around students instead of engaging with students
• Upholding appropriate role modeling for students
• Show interest and care to all students
• Use Active listening skills
• Make student safety a priority - know student allergies
• Be consistent with students and peers in upholding school expectations for all students and community
• Meet all deadlines
• Be present with your efforts

Posted Salary Range

Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.