K-12 Behavior Specialist — PBIS & ABA Interventions

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Telehealth & counseling

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

School hours alignment

Job summary

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a ChanceLight division, is hiring a Behavior Specialist for our award-winning Special Education team in California. The role focuses on implementing positive behavior supports and proactive strategies to improve student outcomes across K-12 classrooms.

You will work with IEP teams, de-escalate crises using approved CPI techniques, and document SBS/BIP interventions. Travel between multiple sites may be required to support staff and students.

Qualifications

• Background in individual and group behavioral support within education.
• Experience with ABA concepts and behavior plans.
• Ability to de-escalate and manage crises using approved methods.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted interventions to improve academic, social, and behavioral outcomes.
• Reinforce positive behavior and model effective strategies for staff.
• Maintain records for SBS and BIPs with accuracy.
• Collect and chart behavioral data to monitor progress with IEP teams.
• Support classroom staff in monitoring student behavior and class-wide systems.
• Apply ABA principles under supervision to improve outcomes.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and individualized BIPs.
• Assist teachers with activities, supervision, and classroom tasks.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation to minimize disruptions.
• Document incidents and reports, ensuring confidentiality.
• Follow safety protocols, CPR, First Aid, and blood-borne pathogens procedures.
• Identify safety hazards and participate in safety planning.
• Attend team meetings and professional development sessions.
• Support students during field trips, bus duties, lunch, playground, and transport needs.
• Travel between site locations to provide classroom support as needed.
• Perform additional duties to promote program quality.

Skills

ABA principles

CPI de-escalation

Data collection & analysis

Behavior modification

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Documentation

Classroom support

Emergency procedures

Proactive strategies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in related field

RBT credential (preferred)

Crisis management training certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a ChanceLight division, is hiring a Behavior Specialist for our award-winning Special Education team in California. The role focuses on implementing positive behavior supports and proactive strategies to improve student outcomes across K-12 classrooms.

You will work with IEP teams, de-escalate crises using approved CPI techniques, and document SBS/BIP interventions. Travel between multiple sites may be required to support staff and students.