Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education 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 dynamic, student-centered environment, are driven by meaningful outcomes, and bring compassion, creativity, and resilience to every challenge, especially when supporting exceptional learners — 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.
‖ Responsibilities Include:
- Implementing targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for students.
- Reinforcing positive student behavior, skillfully redirecting negative behaviors, and modeling effective behavioral strategies for staff.
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records related to student behavior strategies (SBS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Collecting, analyzing, and charting behavioral data to effectively monitor student progress and inform instructional practices in collaboration with IEP teams.
- Providing practical support and guidance to classroom staff in monitoring individual student behaviors and implementing effective class-wide behavior management systems.
- Applying applied behavior analysis principles under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and proactively address disruptive behaviors.
- Conducting detailed behavioral observations essential for developing functional behavior assessments and creating individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Assisting teachers with preparation and execution of instructional activities, supervising students, and supporting classroom management tasks.
- Providing responsive and effective crisis intervention by promptly employing de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety, and acting as a first responder to minimize disruptions to instruction and school operations.
- Completing thorough documentation of behavioral incidents and related reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies.
- Adhering strictly to universal precautions and emergency protocols, including CPR, First Aid, and procedures for blood-borne pathogens.
- Identifying, reporting, and addressing potential safety hazards, actively contributing to the site's safety committee.
- Actively attending and participating in team meetings, clinical supervision, staff meetings, teacher collaboration sessions, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Participating in professional development opportunities to stay informed about current behavioral principles, strategies, and educational policies.
- Assisting in supervising students during school-related activities, including field trips, bus duties, lunch supervision, playground monitoring, and transportation support as necessary.
- Traveling among multiple site locations during the school day to provide direct classroom support as requested by the Program Director.
- Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.
‖ Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test.
- Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study preferred.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred.
- Licensed currently or have the ability to obtain a valid state driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience working with children, preferably in a special education or behavioral health program setting.
- Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning disabilities, behavioral disorders and/or emotional disturbance.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS), functional behavior analysis (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP) highly preferred.
- 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.
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!
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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! Your 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:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
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!
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Education
Required- High School or better in Diploma or Equivalent
- Associates or better in Related Field of Study
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Ability to Obtain
- Crisis Prevention Inst
- Active or In Process
- RBT
- Driver Licenses
Skills
Preferred- Special Education
- Emotional Disturbance
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Skills
- Student Coaching/Mentorship
- Performance Motivation
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
- Behavior Intervention Plans - BIP
- Behavioral Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Student Engagement
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Communication
- Computer Skills
Behaviors
Preferred- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- 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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