High School Behavioral & Autism Support Specialist

Lyndon Institute; Lyndon Center (VT); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, VT, seeks an High School Behavioral Interventionist to provide individualized behavioral, social-emotional, and educational support to a student on the autism spectrum within the high school. You will help access general education, develop self-regulation, and participate meaningfully in school activities.

You will collaborate with the special education team and teachers to implement IEPs, BIPs, and accommodations, while promoting independence and data-driven

Qualifications

• Experience working with high school students with autism spectrum disorder and/or other developmental or behavioral support needs preferred.
• Knowledge of positive behavior support, de-escalation strategies, and reinforcement systems.
• Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with adolescents.
• Strong communication, observation, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent during challenging situations.
• Understanding of adolescent development, executive functioning, sensory regulation, and social communication differences.
• Willingness to implement individualized plans consistently and accept coaching from the special education team.
• Required education, certifications, and crisis-prevention training as established by the school and applicable regulations.

Responsabilités

• Implement the student's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and follow agreed-upon behavioral strategies.
• Identify potential triggers, recognize early signs of distress, and use proactive strategies to prevent behavioral escalation.
• Support the student in developing emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
• Use positive reinforcement, predictable routines, visual supports, and clear expectations.
• Respond to behavioral challenges calmly, respectfully, and consistently, following school policies and crisis-response procedures.
• Document behavioral patterns, incidents, progress, and successful interventions objectively.
• Communicate significant behavioral concerns to the appropriate case manager or administrator.
• Support autism-specific transitions, routines, sensory needs, and appropriate social interactions.

Connaissances

Positive behavior support

De-escalation strategies

Reinforcement systems

Communication skills

Observation

Documentation

Collaboration

Crisis prevention

Description du poste

Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, VT, seeks an High School Behavioral Interventionist to provide individualized behavioral, social-emotional, and educational support to a student on the autism spectrum within the high school. You will help access general education, develop self-regulation, and participate meaningfully in school activities.

You will collaborate with the special education team and teachers to implement IEPs, BIPs, and accommodations, while promoting independence and data-driven