Behavior Specialist 1:1

Job overview

Behavior Specialist 1:1 in Moretown, VT. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $23 - $28 per hour. ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is a growing organization with a social mission. This role exists to guide and assist with the school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. The Behavior Specialist focuses on proactive strategies and is available to respond to crisis situations, de-escalating students using CPI strategies.

What you'll do

• 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.
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study.

Experience

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. Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential highly preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training. Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting. Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities. Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's) preferred. Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals. 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.

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

behavior specialist

special education

chancelight

moretown vt

$23-$28/hr

associate's degree required

crisis intervention

behavioral support

student support

school hours

no weekends

no on-call

About the employer

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.