School-Based Behavior Specialist & PBIP Leader

CHC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Health Council is seeking a Behavior Specialist to assess and develop function-based PBIPs, align goals with IEP behaviors, and collaborate with therapists. You will complete incident reports within 24 hours and communicate progress to families and staff.

You will train parents, monitor data, participate in IEP meetings, and support students through weekly social skills sessions and crisis de-escalation as needed. This is a full-time, in-person role in California.

Qualifications

• Three years of school-based experience with children who have emotional disturbances and/or learning disabilities preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field required or equivalent experience.
• RBT certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of employment.
• A background in Applied Behavior Analysis is preferred.
• Advanced training in Special Education, Mental Health, or ABA is advantageous.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst or BCaBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate function-based PBIPs.
• Align therapeutic goals with IEP behavioral objectives and student goals.
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours of behavior events.
• Train parents to use PBT in home environments.
• Collaborate with classroom therapists to align goal progress.
• Prepare summaries, update goals, and participate in IEP meetings and conferences.
• Co-facilitate weekly team meetings and attend staff meetings.
• Lead daily check-ins and provide supervision to aides/interns.
• Deliver weekly social skills lessons under supervision.
• De-escalate crises and implement crisis management procedures.

Education

BA in Education/Psychology/related field

Advanced degree in Special Education / Mental Health / ABA

RBT certification (preferred)

ABA background (preferred)

Ability to develop and monitor IEP goals

Data collection and progress reporting

Team collaboration and supervision

Communication with parents and staff

Job description

Children’s Health Council is seeking a Behavior Specialist to assess and develop function-based PBIPs, align goals with IEP behaviors, and collaborate with therapists. You will complete incident reports within 24 hours and communicate progress to families and staff.

You will train parents, monitor data, participate in IEP meetings, and support students through weekly social skills sessions and crisis de-escalation as needed. This is a full-time, in-person role in California.