Job Title: Behavior Specialist I

Department: School Programs (Wolf
Harbor & Boston Post Road including intensive classroom)

Reports to: Special Education Teacher and

Status: Non-Exempt
Behavior Analyst

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher and Behavior Analyst, apply the power of behavior analysis to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities or other educational needs.

The Essential Functions of this position are:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must participate in on site and remote direct implementation of ABA programs across sessions for all areas of the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Provide direct student care following the prescribed Behavior Intervention Plan
• (BIP).

• Apply all MBS safety procedures when transporting or working with students.
• May include physical management, environmental awareness, maintaining line of sight supervision, using and wearing PPE etc.

• Collect and record data on observable student behavior.
• Participate in the upkeep of student graphs and graphing systems via graphing software or other visual display
• Preparation of student materials for the school day (preparing student workspace, and classroom, obtaining required materials for the day, etc.).
• Must implement all PMT techniques as necessary per certification standards and in line with organizational policy and maintain certification.
• Properly wear PPE, attend all trainings related to PPE and follow all safety procedures and requirements with or without accommodation.
• Maintain dignity, confidentiality & professionalism with students and adhere to policy and protocols.
• Participate in MBS assigned trainings – in person, synchronous, asynchronous or remote.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication, including e-mail communication.
• Accompany students on community outings and/or vocational placements as specified by student’s programming.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

The minimum qualifications and requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RBT credential preferred.
• Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with the developmentally disabled population is highly preferred.
• A basic knowledge of computer systems and applicable software and proficiency with e-mail communication.
• Good organizational, multitasking, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Required to follow all safety procedures and requirements.
• When implementing emergency procedures ('PMT’), must perform maneuvers and actions associated with managing students independently or as part of an orchestrated team effort.
• Must be able to physically care for younger children up to 6 years old with or without assistance of one or additional designated persons.
• The job duties require an employee to routinely and safely demonstrate heavy to very heavy physical demands associated with ‘hand on’ efforts when physically managing students, under routine, emergency, and/or aggressive behavior management scenarios.
• This position requires in-person, on-site attendance.

MBS is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (learning, intellectual, mental and/or physical disability), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, hairstyles or hair texture or other status protected by applicable law. Discrimination against any MBS employee or job applicant because of any status protected by applicable law is prohibited and is subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.49 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade

Physical setting:

• Development center
• Private school
• Special education school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person