School Behavior Specialist in Upper Darby, PA

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Behavior Specialist to support K-12 students in a dynamic, onsite school setting near Upper Darby, PA. This full-time, contract role spans the entire 2026-2027 school year (August 24, 2026 - June 10, 2027), with a 35-hour work week dedicated to empowering staff and students alike in autism support environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted, in-person training for new and returning staff on instructional practices and individualized behavior plans for students with Autism.
• Lead refresher sessions and facilitate review of IEPs, BIPs, and district documentation.
• Model and reinforce evidence-based strategies within classrooms through direct student engagement and live coaching.
• Collaborate with PaTTAN consultants to align practices with PAI Tiered Implementation Inventory.
• Help build Verbal Repertoires (VRs) for students and assist teams with assessment, scheduling, and program logistics.
• Offer skill transfer support to expand effective practices from anchor classrooms to other autism support settings.
• Monitor training efficacy, provide actionable feedback, and ensure program fidelity across the district.
• Maintain a strong, accessible onsite presence, especially during the critical back-to-school period.
• Serve as a key resource to faculty, students, administrators, and consulting partners throughout the academic year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania educator certification in Special Education or a closely related field.
• Expertise in evidence-based autism instructional practices and experience in K-12 autism support settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in an urban district.
• Ability to consistently work onsite, between 7:15AM and 4PM—schedule flexibility is not available.
• Prior experience with in-vivo coaching, training staff, and working with diverse teams.
• Reliable transportation and up-to-date PA clearances required.

Ready to make a lasting impact on students and educators? Apply today by submitting your resume and take the next step in your professional journey! Zoom interviews available for qualified candidates.