Behavior Specialist 1:1

Job overview

Behavior Specialist 1:1 in Essex Junction, VT. This is an onsite position with a starting rate of $23 - $28/hour. ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is a growing organization focused on providing hope. This role is responsible for guiding and assisting with the school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program to increase positive student behaviors. The Behavior Specialist focuses on proactive strategies and crisis intervention.

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

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.

Skills & competencies

behavior specialist

1:1

essex junction vt

special education

full time

day shift

$23-$28/hr

associate's degree

paraprofessional

no weekends

no on-call

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.