Behavioral Specialist

Foundation for Blind Children is currently accepting applications for a full time Behavioral Specialist to join our Preschool and Elementary Team! This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our Central Campus at 1234 East Northern Avenue. We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, employee events, and more. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the community! 

Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized nonprofit organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.  FBC serves blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages through family and infant support, college and career readiness, adult transition services, a braille and large print library, a prison braille program and one of the largest preschools of its kind in the country.  As a well-established leader in the visually impaired community, FBC emphasizes innovation and solutions, empowering all people we serve to achieve greater confidence and independence.  FBC’s workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of nonprofits in the country with 95% of employees recommending the organization as a great place to work.  Join FBC and help ensure that every person with a visual impairment in Arizona has access to quality services and resources.

Job Duties Include: 

• Work one on one with a student to help them access the classroom and school environment.
• Implement student Individualized Behavioral Intervention Plan.
• Assist students with daily living skills such as toileting and feeding.
• Train classroom staff on implementation of student’s Intervention Plan.
• Assist with classroom planning and preparation of materials with the classroom team.
• Prepare individualized plans for assigned students.
• Assist with lifting, feeding, changing, toileting, and other supportive activities.
• Adhere to agency policy and protocol.
• Attend scheduled staff development training and meetings.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a classroom setting working with severe and profound disabled students needing intensive supports is required.
• Experience with and understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with autism and other behavior issues is required.
• Experience working with students in grades K-5 needing intensive one on one support.
• Experience working with and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic understanding of instructional methods and education curriculums.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations.
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain clearance is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Salary : $22 - $26