Behavior Specialist 1:1
$47,840–$58,240 year
On-siteSaint Albans, Vermont, United States
Job Summary
Implement targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for students. Reinforce positive behavior, redirect negative behaviors, and model effective strategies for staff while conducting detailed observations for functional behavior assessments. Maintain accurate records of student behavior strategies and intervention plans, collecting and analyzing data to monitor progress with IEP teams. Provide practical support to classroom staff in monitoring behaviors and managing systems, applying applied behavior analysis principles under supervision. Respond promptly to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and behavioral contracts to prioritize safety and minimize instructional disruptions. Assist teachers with instructional activities, supervise students during activities including field trips and bus duties, and identify safety hazards. Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and professional development to stay informed on current behavioral principles and educational policies.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, educational aide, teaching assistant or related credential
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training
- Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children
- Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions
- Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential
- Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's)
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals
- Special Education
- Behavioral Disorders
- Crisis Intervention
- Student Coaching/Mentorship
- Emotional Disturbance
- Record Keeping & Reporting
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
- Behavior Intervention Plans - BIP
- Emergency Management
- Autism
- Performance Motivation
- Academic Support
- Working With At-Risk Students
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Assistant Teaching
- Middle School Education
- Elementary Education
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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