Lead Behavior Specialist

Starting Rate: $25 - $27 /hour based on experience

Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12

, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Lead 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 Lead Behavior Specialist , you will play a key role in creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments where students with diverse behavioral and educational needs can thrive. Working closely with school leadership and the VP of Behavior Services, this position supports the development and implementation of schoolwide, classroom-based, and individualized positive behavior support strategies.

This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative, solutions-focused behavioral professional who enjoys developing others, strengthening schoolwide practices, and making a meaningful impact on student success.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Providing ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and hands-on support to school staff in implementing positive behavior programs that promote student success and meaningful outcomes.
• Training team members on behavior intervention and instructional strategies that help students develop replacement behaviors and generalize skills across classroom and community settings.
• Supporting the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and contributing to the development and implementation of effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Coordinating behavior support activities and strategies aligned with individual student plans, including measurable goals, objectives, and evidence-based interventions.
• Partnering with special education and instructional staff to develop data collection systems, monitor student progress, analyze behavioral data, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and instructional strategies.
• Providing technical assistance and training on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies, including discrete trial training, classroom scheduling, behavior management, and individualized instructional strategies.
• Responding to crisis and escalation situations using proactive, least-restrictive, and trauma-informed approaches, including effective de-escalation techniques, appropriate safety procedures, and approved physical intervention practices when necessary.
• Serving as a first responder during behavioral crises to help maintain student and staff safety while supporting continuity of instruction and school operations.
• Completing required crisis management training and supporting colleagues in effectively managing behavioral escalation and crisis situations.
• Following established health, safety, emergency, and universal precaution procedures, including requirements related to bloodborne pathogens, CPR, and First Aid.
• Conducting regular fidelity reviews to support consistent implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans, Student Behavior Strategies, and classroom management practices.
• Documenting student behavior, interventions, observations, and outcomes accurately and promptly in accordance with school procedures and applicable requirements.
• Communicating behavioral observations, trends, and recommendations to appropriate team members while maintaining the confidentiality of student information and records.
• Preparing behavioral reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation to support student programming, compliance, and team decision-making.
• Participating in team meetings, supervision sessions, staff meetings, teacher meetings, annual planning activities, and multidisciplinary or action team meetings as assigned.
• Supporting student supervision across school environments and activities, including classrooms, lunchrooms, arrival and dismissal areas, field trips, recreational spaces, and other assigned settings.
• Providing student supervision and behavioral support during transportation to and from school when requested and in accordance with school or district procedures.
• Traveling between assigned school sites and ChanceLight locations as needed to provide classroom, student, and program support.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and training to remain current on behavioral principles, evidence-based practices, organizational policies, and applicable procedures.
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support students, staff, and overall school operations.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a closely related field of study highly.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid OH state drivers license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential highly preferred.
• Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience working under the supervision of a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) in an educational and/or clinical 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.
• 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.

is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 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! Y our 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

• Bachelors or better in Related Field of Study

Licenses & Certifications

• Ability to Obtain
• Crisis Prevention Inst
• Gen - Driver's License

• Behavioral - RBT

Skills

• Special Education
• K-12 Education
• Leadership
• Training Development
• Performance Motivation
• Behavioral Support
• Behavioral Intervention
• Behavior Intervention Plans - BIP
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Crisis Intervention
• Emotional Disturbance
• Learning Disabilities
• Student Coaching/Mentorship
• Academic Support
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills
• Behavioral Disorders
• Autism

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• 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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