Behavior Support Specialist

Wilmington,DE 15 days ago

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Category Schools - Behavior Specialist
Job Type Contract

Are you passionate about helping students overcome behavioral challenges and achieve success in the classroom? We are seeking a dedicated Behavior Support Specialist to support students in a school-based setting in Delaware. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, patient, and proactive professional who enjoys helping students develop positive behaviors, strengthen emotional regulation, and reach their full potential. This is not a direct care role. You'll be working with under the guidance of a BCBA and school psychologist to help students develop positive behaviors, reduce disruptions, and support students' academic progress. Submit your resume today as applications are currently being reviewed for interview consideration.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Provide training, consultations, and plan behavior strategies with with special education staff
  • Collaborate with the school psychologists and BCBAs to plan behavioral interventions and strategies for students
  • Provide training, consultation, and modeling behavior strategies for staff, and work in collaboration with school staff
  • Conducting FBAs, developing BIPs, and data-driven decisions/collection
  • Provide crisis support for students and physical restraints

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or a related field preferred; 
  • Strong knowledge of  ABA and ABA principles to teach/coach, train, and reinforce appropriate classroom behaviors, coping strategies, social skills, and emotional regulation 
  • Excellent data collection, documentation, and observation skills to monitor student behaviors and identify patterns, triggers, and areas for improvement
  • Experience conducting FBAs and developing BIPs
  • CPI, Safety Care, and/or physical restraint certification
  • K-12 school-setting experience with behavioral students 
  • Ability to be proactive, work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Minimum of Bachelor's in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
  • Must apply for or hold a Instructional Paraprofessional Permit with Delaware Department of Education  

Soliant benefits include: competitive pay, weekly paychecks, health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, school-year schedules, work-life balance, nationwide opportunities, licensing assistance, professional development, travel opportunities, dedicated recruiter support, simple onboarding process, assignment flexibility, and the chance to make a difference in students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development!

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

  • Competitive Salary
  • Weekly Paycheck
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Extensive Medical Coverage
  • Licensing Assistance
  • Custom Housing
  • Travel Assistance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement