Behavioral Specialist Certified

The Stepping Stones Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Continuing education (CEUs)

Employee referral bonus

Career growth

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) for a full-time, school-based position. You will observe students, write and update FBAs and BIPs, and coach teachers to implement behavior plans, applying ABA principles in real classroom settings.

This onsite role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 37.5 hours per week, with competitive pay and benefits. ESY work in July may be available, start dates immediate through the 2026-27 school year, and the position is W-2.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) license, in good standing with no disciplinary actions
• School-based experience required
• Experience conducting FBAs and developing/implementing BIPs or behavioral treatment plans for children and adolescents
• Experience with data-driven decision making and progress monitoring
• Experience training or coaching staff
• Strong communication and collaboration with educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Reliable transportation
• Authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Observe students and collect behavioral data across settings
• Write and conduct FBAs as needed
• Write, update, and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Provide coaching and training to teachers and school staff, including guiding ABA principles
• Monitor and document student progress, adjusting interventions based on data
• Participate in IEP and team meetings, contributing behavioral recommendations
• Support consistent implementation and fidelity of behavior plans across the school
• Maintain documentation in line with IDEA, Section 504, and special education requirements

Skills

LBS license

School-based experience

FBAs

BIPs

Data-driven decisions

Staff training

Communication & collaboration

Reliable transportation

Authorization to work in the United ST

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) | Full-Time | Special Education

About the Opportunity

Join The Stepping Stones Group as a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) and help students thrive through high-quality, school-based behavioral support. This is more than a job. It's a chance to apply your clinical expertise in a school where your assessments, behavior plans, and staff coaching directly shape students' progress and daily experience.

In this full-time role, you'll partner with teachers and school teams to observe students, assess behavior, write and update behavior plans, and train staff to carry them out consistently. Extended school year (ESY) work in July may be available.

• Pay: $25.00- $32.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based special education program
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Calendar: School year, ESY in July may be available
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Observe students and collect behavioral data across settings
• Write and conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) as needed
• Write, update, and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Provide coaching and training to teachers and school staff, including prompting staff to implement BIPs correctly and guiding them on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
• Monitor and document student progress, and adjust interventions based on data
• Participate in IEP and team meetings, contributing behavioral recommendations as needed
• Support consistent implementation and fidelity of behavior plans across the school
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with professional ethics, IDEA, Section 504, and special education requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) license, in good standing and with no disciplinary actions
• School-based experience
• Experience conducting FBAs and developing and implementing BIPs or behavioral treatment plans with children and adolescents
• Experience with data-driven decision-making and progress monitoring
• Experience training or coaching staff
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with educators and multidisciplinary teams
• Reliable transportation
• Authorization to work in the United States

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working with students of all ages and all caseloads
• Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), and significant behavioral needs
• Working with medically fragile students
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Adjusting your caseload or school site based on district needs
• Working fully onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• BCBA certification or other additional behavioral credentials
• Previous school-based or special education experience
• Experience with autism and complex or severe behaviors
• Experience supervising or supporting RBTs, behavior technicians, or paraprofessionals
• Familiarity with PBIS and MTSS frameworks
• CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a Licensed Behavior Specialist, Behavior Specialist, Behavior Analyst, BCBA, Behavior Consultant, School Psychologist, Special Education Consultant, or Clinical Behavioral Specialist is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Apply your license in a hands-on school role with a consistent weekday schedule
• Make a direct impact on student progress and staff confidence
• Work with supportive clinical leadership and school teams
• Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, and holidays typically off
• Build experience in behavioral consultation, staff training, and school-based assessment

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $25.00- $32.00 per hour]
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources, including approved webinars and CEUs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Licensed Behavior Specialists are collaborative, analytical, and student-centered. They combine strong clinical judgment with clear communication, coach staff with patience, use data to guide decisions, and keep students' dignity and progress at the center of every plan.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.