District Behavior Specialist

Chandler USD 80; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Retirement through ASRS

Health and life insurance

Wellness program

Professional growth credit

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District is seeking a District Behavior Specialist to model, coach, and guide teachers in strategies to support student behaviors. This role requires oversight of evidence-based behavior interventions and collaboration with district and community partners.

The position offers a full-time schedule, AZ teaching certification in special or general education, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within the district’s certified salary framework.

Qualifications

• AZ Teaching Certificate with Special Education and/or General Education.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 5 years of successful classroom teaching; experience in specialized classrooms preferred.
• Master’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Design training for teachers in evidence-based behavior interventions and supports.
• Assist district-level and building-level specialists, teachers, administrators, and staff as necessary to understand program area needs and strategies.
• Act as a liaison between the District and ADE, institutes of higher education, business partners, professional organizations, and community groups.
• Serve as a model by demonstrating behavior strategies in the classroom.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development for teachers and other staff in the program area.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of curricula and instructional innovations in the program area.

Skills

ABA proficiency

FBA data collection

Special education

Collaboration

Education

AZ Teaching Certificate with Special Education

Master’s degree

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Base Salary:

District Behavior Specialist

Chandler USD 80 STUDENT SERVICES CENTER - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5957728

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 7, 2026

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type: Full-time

Base Salary:

$71,544.00

Calendar:

Certified Professional, 222 total days, 210 workdays, 12 paid holidays.

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

$400 for each full-time year of verified like experiencein the last 10 years, max $2800

New Hire Education:

$500for additional advanced degrees beyond Master's, $80 per credit hour for graduate credits beyond minimum required for position, max 96

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

TITLE: DISTRICT BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

CALENDAR: 0212 (10.5MONTH)

SALARY: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal: To model, coach, and guide teachers in strategies to support student behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

• AZ Teaching Certificate with Special Education and/or General Education
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 5 years of successful classroom teaching, experience in specialized classrooms preferred
• Highly Qualified
• Proficiencyin Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and data collection/analysis
• Master’s Degreerequired

Core Job Functions

• Work with other specialists to design training for new and continuing teachers in the use of evidence-based behavior interventions and supports
• Assist district-level and building-level specialists, teachers, administrators, and other staff as necessary to understand program area needs, innovations, strategies, etc.
• Act as a liaison between the District and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), institutes of higher education, business partners, professional organizations, and community groups, as related to the specific area
• Serve as a model by demonstrating behavior strategies in the classroom when appropriate
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development as needed for teachers and other staff in the program area
• Serve as the key communicator regarding programs to appropriate audiences
• Provide leadership and work effectively as part of the teaching and learning team to enhance cross-disciplinary integration
• Coordinate the writing and revision of district curricula in the program area
• Maintain and expand current knowledge of curricula and instructional innovations in the program area
• Report annually to District leadership on the impact/effectiveness of programming in the specific program area
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Work with parents and others in the community as necessary
• Demonstrate knowledge of national, state, and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods, resources, and strategies
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of data-collection methods/tools and the ability to apply the data to improve student outcomes
• Understand the purpose and specifics of multi-tiered systems of support and serve as a guide to the staff to effectively implement these systems
• Model direct, explicit, systematic instruction, including effective teaching techniques and strategies
• Collect and interpret data, identify the function of behaviors, and develop behavior intervention plans.
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or Supervisor.

Core Values

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationisan effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityissimply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 12/2/25

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $71,544 Per Year