Classroom Behavior Specialist & Milieu Counselor

Stryker Corporation; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

MBTA monthly pass discount

Retirement plan with company match

Committee involvement opportunities

Job summary

The Baker Center for Children and Families in Boston is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to support students with behavioral needs within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes positive behavior supports, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to implement effective behavior plans.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a respected nonprofit focused on children's mental health.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience working with children/adolescents.
• Ability to lead and manage in crisis situations.
• Must be flexible and able to respond to behavioral challenges quickly and safely.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, respectful, responsible, and inclusive learning environment by supporting students and working proactively to reduce behavioral difficulties.
• Implements behavioral response procedures.
• Provides crisis intervention and support, as necessary.
• Utilizes physical management techniques in compliance with Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) procedures.
• Actively works with classroom team to develop appropriate behavioral interventions and implement behavior plans for students.
• Collects and analyzes daily behavioral data.
• Maintains student attendance and lunch count data on a daily basis.
• Monitors and participates in school-based activities with students, modeling positive social interactions and adaptive behaviors.

Skills

Behavioral support

Crisis management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Baker Center for Children and Families in Boston is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to support students with behavioral needs within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes positive behavior supports, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to implement effective behavior plans.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a respected nonprofit focused on children's mental health.