Behavior Specialist (1:1)

Job overview

Behavior Specialist 1:1 in Colchester, VT. This is an onsite, full-time position with a starting rate of $23 - $28/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 will proactively address challenging behaviors and respond to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques.

What you'll do

• Implement targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for students.
• Reinforce positive student behavior, redirect negative behaviors, and model effective behavioral strategies for staff.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records related to student behavior strategies (SBS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Collect, analyze, and chart behavioral data to monitor student progress and inform instructional practices.
• Provide support and guidance to classroom staff.
• Apply applied behavior analysis principles.
• Conduct detailed behavioral observations.
• Assist teachers with instructional activities and classroom management.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Complete documentation of behavioral incidents.
• Adhere to universal precautions and emergency protocols.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Attend team meetings and professional development.
• Assist in supervising students during school-related activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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. 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. Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation. Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible. Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability. Knowledge of relevant technology.

Skills & competencies

behavior specialist

1:1

colchester vt

full-time

special education

elementary school

middle school

$23-$28/hr

no weekends

no on-call

associate's degree required

paraprofessional credential required

Benefits & perks

• 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

About the employer

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