Behavior Specialist

Company: New Story Schools
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

This is a Full-Time school-based opportunity with no billable hours!!
Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? - Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as 100% company-sponsored employee medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?
New Story School -in Mountville, PA is seeking a qualified Behavior Specialist -to join their clinical team. - The Behavior Specialist is a lead member of a treatment team responsible for the implementation of therapeutic skills acquisition and behavior modification protocols. - This position is responsible for developing individualized behavior plans, monitoring progress for assigned students, and delivering behavioral consultation as indicated in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). While this position requires a master's degree, enrollment in a company-approved/paid BCBA program may be available! - A $5,000 Sign-on Bonus is being offered for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Assess initial and ongoing behavioral strengths and needs of students per school assessment protocols and timelines. -
  
• Utilize non-violent crisis intervention techniques and physically assist.
  
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other meetings.
  
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments as needed, under the supervision of a BCBA
  
• Provide, and monitor services as stated in the student's IEP.
  
• Develop behavior goals for the IEP and Positive Behavior Support Plan.
  
• Revise and oversee the implementation of student behavior plans as necessary.
  
• Conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment for students, as needed. -
  
• Develop system of data collection for staff to support interventions and change.
  
• Develop and implement individualized behavior plans which reflect the individual needs of the student and the dynamics of the school setting.
  
• Analyze FBA & data sheets and develop individualized behavior intervention plan using data and input from others involved with the student.
  
• Collect and graph behavior data recorded by school staff for analysis in Positive Behavior Support Plan effectiveness.
  
  BENEFITS
  Eligible New Story Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:
  
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  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
    
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
    
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
    
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
    
  • Tuition reimbursement
    
  • 401K with 100% vested company contribution
    
  • Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    
  • Wellness Incentive Program
    
  • Employee Discount Program
    
  • Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
    
    New Story School is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.
    New Story Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website https://newstoryschools.com/careers
    To view all our open opportunities, please visit our career site at https://newstoryjobs.com/.
    If you are a current New Story employee, please apply through the UKG system. Click here, log in, and navigate to "Open Opportunities" to search and apply for current open opportunities.
    #oneEducationRequired
    • Masters or better in Education or related field
    • Masters or better in Psychology or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsPreferred
      • Brd Cert Asst Anlst
      • Brd Cert Beh AnlstSkillsPreferred
        • Crisis Intervention
        • Complex Problem SolvingBehaviorsPreferred
          • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
          • Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupMotivationsPreferred
            • Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
            • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
            • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
            • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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