Behavior Specialist 1:1 ⇾ $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Starting Rate: $20 - $26 /hour based on experience PLUS $2,500 Sign-on Bonus
#Environment: Special Education Program, High School

, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a   Behavior Specialist 1:1  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
As a   Behavior Specialist 1:1 , you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of an assigned student or students by providing direct, individualized implementation of positive behavior intervention and support, tailoring approach to their unique learning needs. 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 the student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable.
‖ Implementing targeted, individual behavior interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for assigned student(s).
Collecting, analyzing, and charting behavioral data to effectively monitor student progress and inform instructional practices in collaboration with IEP teams.
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.
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.
‖ Associate's degree or higher in behavioral sciences or a closely related field of study.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management (PCM) training.
Prior experience working with children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/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's) highly preferred.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
 

, is 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
#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 Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
~ FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
~ 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
~ School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
~ Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
~401k Retirement Saving Plan
~ Associates or better in Behavioral Sciences or related field

Learning Disabilities
~ Student Coaching/Mentorship
~ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
~ Performance Motivation
~ Autism
~ Computer Skills

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization