Special Ed Behavior Specialist (PBIS/ABA)

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support a K-12 Special Education program. You will implement targeted, data-driven interventions to increase positive student behaviors and collaborate with IEP teams.

The role emphasizes proactive strategies, crisis de-escalation, and ABA-informed supports, with opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized organization and a student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral instruction for children, preferably in alternative/special education or behavioral health.
• Strong knowledge of ABA including FBA, PBIS and BIP.
• Ability to obtain crisis management certification.
• Experience supporting students with autism and related disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted interventions to improve academic, social-emotional and behavioral outcomes.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and model effective strategies for staff.
• Maintain SBS and BIP documentation with accuracy.
• Collect and chart behavioral data for progress monitoring and IEP collaboration.
• Provide guidance to classroom staff on behavior management systems.
• Apply ABA under BCBA direction to reduce disruptions.
• Conduct FBA observations and develop BIPs.
• Assist teachers with activities, supervision, and classroom tasks.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Document incidents and ensure confidentiality per policies.
• Address safety hazards and participate in safety initiatives.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and PD sessions.
• Supervise students during field trips, lunch, and transport as needed.
• Take on additional duties to promote program excellence.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Crisis management

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support a K-12 Special Education program. You will implement targeted, data-driven interventions to increase positive student behaviors and collaborate with IEP teams.

The role emphasizes proactive strategies, crisis de-escalation, and ABA-informed supports, with opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized organization and a student-centered environment.