Early Education Behavioral & Language Support Specialist

Pathways Early Education; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Early Education in Immokalee, FL seeks a Behavioral Health Support Staff to provide behavioral, developmental, language, and communication support to children under supervision of a BCBA through the STAR Program.

You will work with classroom teams, families, STAR, and approved partners to strengthen communication and self-regulation, following trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practices in natural classroom environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, psychology, communication sciences, special education, social work, or related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience working with young children, especially with language, development, social-emotional, or behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, positive behavior support, trauma-informed care, and inclusive early-learning environments.
• Ability to communicate professionally with children, families, educators, administrators, and community partners.
• Ability to complete required background screening, health requirements, DCF training, and Pathways onboarding requirements.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral, developmental, communication, and language support to children in individual, small-group, and classroom settings.
• Use developmentally appropriate strategies to support receptive and expressive language, functional communication, and social interaction.
• Model and implement strategies throughout play and daily routines.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, meals, outdoor play, and other learning opportunities.
• Use positive behavior-support strategies to promote emotional regulation, engagement, safety, and independence.
• Collaborate with STAR BCBA and other providers when authorized.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/H

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in ECE, child development, psychology, communication sciences, special education, social work, or related field

Job description

Pathways Early Education in Immokalee, FL seeks a Behavioral Health Support Staff to provide behavioral, developmental, language, and communication support to children under supervision of a BCBA through the STAR Program.

You will work with classroom teams, families, STAR, and approved partners to strengthen communication and self-regulation, following trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practices in natural classroom environments.