School-Based Behavior Support Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate

Schedule

ASCEND program

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Devereux PA Children's Services is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work with Brandywine School students with challenging behaviors on a West Chester campus. Responsibilities include supporting behavior management, implementing BCBA-developed interventions, and helping students transfer skills to natural supports in least restrictive settings.

The role supports teachers in managing classroom behavior and offers a pathway for growth through ASCEND and benefits eligibility after 30 days.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Registered Behavior Technician certification or RBT eligible; required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with behavior challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior management support to individuals in a school setting.
• Carry out specific interventions that are developed by the Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Transfer skills to individuals’ natural support in the least restrictive environment.
• Support teachers in managing student behaviors in the classroom.

Skills

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Intervention planning

Education

Registered Behavior Technician certification or RBT eligible

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred

Job description

Devereux PA Children's Services is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work with Brandywine School students with challenging behaviors on a West Chester campus. Responsibilities include supporting behavior management, implementing BCBA-developed interventions, and helping students transfer skills to natural supports in least restrictive settings.

The role supports teachers in managing classroom behavior and offers a pathway for growth through ASCEND and benefits eligibility after 30 days.