What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist - San Jose, CA position at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs?
Behavior Specialist - San Jose, CA at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
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Until Filled
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615-565-9316
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Salary
$23.10 - $28 Per Hour
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About the Employer
Welcome to Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, where we have been dedicated to serving students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and emotional disorders for over 30 years. As a vital part of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, we are committed to changing the lives of children by providing them with the opportunity to create successful, independent futures. Operating a variety of specialized program centers, we partner with more than 235 school districts nationwide to provide instructional and behavioral services in a safe, trusting environment where students can achieve their full potential.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction! If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are driven by meaningful outcomes, and bring compassion, creativity, and resilience to every challenge, especially when supporting exceptional learners — We Should Talk! As a Behavior Specialist, you will guide and assist with our school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. This position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is immediately available to respond to crisis situations with the ability to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts and interventions documented in student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable.
Requirements / Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test. • Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study preferred. • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred. • Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training. • Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting. • Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities. • Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's) preferred. • Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals. • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions. • Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives. • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability. • Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
Requirements / Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test. • Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study preferred. • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential preferred. • Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training. • Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting. • Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities. • Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's) preferred. • Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals. • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions. • Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives. • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability. • Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
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Salary : $23 - $28