Behavior Coordinator

Starting Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 /year based on experience

Environment: Special Education Program, Grades 1-5

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Behavior Coordinator  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 fast-paced, student-centered, outcomes-driven environment, feel energized by coaching teams and strengthening program quality, and bring a solutions-first mindset, a sense of humor, and a rock-solid work ethic — We Should Talk! 

As a Behavior Coordinator , you will serve as a key driver of high-quality, compliant, and student-centered programming by strengthening staff practice and elevating instructional and behavioral outcomes. You will train, coach, and mentor teams in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), evidence-based teaching strategies aligned to IEP goals, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) practices. You’ll also research and recommend evidence-based curricula and systems—ensuring the program meets Department of Education requirements and ChanceLight standards with a continuous-improvement mindset.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Providing comprehensive training, guidance, and ongoing support to program staff in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

• Maintaining high-quality standards for academic instruction and behavioral intervention services delivered to all students.

• Coaching staff on evidence-based instructional practices aligned to each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, strengthening implementation fidelity and accelerating student progress.

• Assessing program-wide professional development needs and designing, building, and delivering training supports that close performance gaps and elevate outcomes.

• Strengthening staff capability through continuous learning by participating in—and promoting participation in—conferences, workshops, seminars, and training sessions that expand core competencies.

• Leading the training, certification, and ongoing coaching of staff in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies, reinforcing safe, consistent, and effective application.

• Partnering with the Program Director to support hiring, onboarding, orientation, and initial training processes for behavioral program staff.

• Researching evidence-based curricula and recommending adoption aligned with Department of Education requirements and program priorities.

• Optimizing student, classroom, and program-wide support systems by continuously evaluating needs, refining processes, and implementing improvements.

• Participating proactively in required meetings, including student progress reviews, parent-teacher conferences, staff development sessions, and other relevant forums as needed.

• Conducting routine quality assurance reviews at the student, staff, classroom, and site levels, documenting results and recommending actionable improvements to increase program effectiveness.

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with Department of Education regulations and ChanceLight operational standards, policies, and procedures.

• Supporting additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, behavioral health or a closely related field of study.
• Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, special education or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an AR state teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), registered behavior technician (RBT) or related credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing behavioral support, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.  
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.  
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Prior experience and/or highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention.
• 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.
• Well-versed in the use 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 Special Education or related field

• Masters or better in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Ed - Teaching Credential
• Crisis Prevention Inst

• Any of the following:
• Behavioral - BCBA
• Behavioral - CBHT
• Behavioral - BcaBA
• Behavioral - RBT

Skills

• Special Education
• Performance Motivation
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
• Behavior Intervention Plans - BIP
• Crisis Intervention
• Emotional Disturbance
• Behavioral Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• Student Development
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Classroom Management
• Working With At-Risk Students
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills
• Elementary Education

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

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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