Behavior Specialist

🟢 Starting Rate :   $23.10-$28.00 / hour based on experience

🏫 Special Education Program, Grades K-12

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking   Behavior Specialists   to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic —   We Should Talk! 📲

As a   Behavior Specialist , you will guide and assist with our school-wide / classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. This position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is immediately available to respond to crisis situations with the ability to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts and interventions documented in student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable. This position must be able to perform duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for both clients and peers.

‖ Responsibilities Include :

• Implementing individual, group, or systems-level intervention to promote positive academic, social / emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes.

Reinforcing appropriate student behavior and redirects negative behaviors. Modeling these strategies for all staff.

Maintaining and updating records related to the development and implementation of student behavior strategies (SBS) or BIPs.

Collecting and charting behavioral data for the purpose of progress monitoring and supporting IEP teams in informing instruction.

Providing support to teachers and classroom staff in monitoring individual student behavior and class wide behavior management systems.

Implementing SBS or BIPs in classrooms and other instructional settings.

Applying principles of applied behavior analysis in classroom settings under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and prevent / de-escalate disruptive behaviors.

Conducting classroom or student observations using behavioral measurements needed for functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.

Assisting the classroom teacher with the preparation and implementation of learning activities, providing student instruction, supervising students, and other school or classroom activities.

Following all universal precautions (e.g., blood-borne pathogens, CPR, First Aid, etc.) and all emergency procedures.

Identifying potential safety issues / hazards and reporting to the site safety committee and to your supervisor. This may include participating in the safety committee.

Attending and participating in team / clinical meetings, supervision meetings, all—staff meetings, teacher meetings, annual planning and action teams as directed.

Attending trainings designed to increase knowledge of current behavioral principles, policies, and procedures.

Assisting with the supervision of students during school activities (e.g., field trips, bus areas, classroom areas, lunchroom, play areas, and in other assigned areas). Upon request, providing supervision and support to students during transportation to and from school in district-operated or school-operated vehicles.

Traveling to / from multiple site locations during the school day to support classrooms when requested by the Program Director.

Performing other duties and projects as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required :

Spectrum Center Schools   is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below :

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a  Chance   to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include :

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your   Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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Education

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Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

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Preferred

Skills

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Behaviors

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Motivations

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