What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist in School Setting | Media, Pennsylvania position at Bilingual Therapies?
Step into a pivotal role supporting K-12 learners as a Behavior Specialist for a full-time contract position spanning the entire 2026-2027 academic year. Working onsite, you’ll be a critical resource for staff and students, driving positive behavioral outcomes within a dynamic school environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Training new staff in instructional best practices tailored for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Leading all-staff sessions on student-specific behavior intervention plans
- Providing refresher training for returning staff on updated procedures and strategies
- Establishing Verbal Repertoires (VRs) for students and modeling evidence-based practices in classrooms
- Guiding teams through essential Year 1 logistics such as scheduling and student assessment
- Facilitating comprehensive review sessions covering IEPs, BIPs, and associated documentation
- Serving as an accessible expert during the crucial start-of-year period for staff, students, and administrators
- Collaborating with PaTTAN consultants to ensure best practices align with the PAI Tiered Implementation Inventory
- Delivering in-vivo coaching to demonstrate and reinforce classroom strategies in real time
- Supporting skill transfer from anchor to other autism support classrooms throughout the district
- Overseeing the faithful implementation of individualized student programs, monitoring for fidelity, and providing actionable feedback
Requirements:
- Pennsylvania educator certification in Special Education or a related field
- Strong foundation in evidence-based approaches for students with ASD
- School-based experience specifically in autism support or special education settings
- All Pennsylvania clearances must be current prior to start date
- Previous experience in urban educational settings
- Ability to work onsite between 7:15AM and 4PM with no schedule accommodations
- Reliable transportation
- Comfort working within district and school parameters
- Willingness to participate in a Zoom interview as part of the hiring process
This is an opportunity to shape a progressive behavioral support program and make a direct, lasting impact in a thriving educational community. Ready to elevate your career and support student success? Apply today!
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