Behavior Consultant (Behavior Specialist - LBS)

Full Time | School-Based
Mars, PA, US

Salary Range: Competitive; commensurate with experience

Behavior Consultant (Behavior Specialist - LBS) – Mars, PA

Hope is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs throughout the North Pittsburgh region. We are a model of excellence, a safe haven for students, and a steady advocate for families who need our support.

Guided by compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork, our multidisciplinary team takes a best-practices approach to helping every student succeed.

We will always be a source of hope.

Why Join Hope?

At Hope, we know that exceptional clinicians have choices. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where professionals feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful difference.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• A school-based schedule that supports work-life balance — Enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM schedule aligned with the school calendar, with no evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. 

• A collaborative environment — Work alongside educators, therapists, psychologists, administrators, and other professionals who share a passion for helping students succeed.

• A beautiful campus setting — Enjoy working on our 30-acre wooded campus in Mars, PA, offering a peaceful and inspiring environment unlike a traditional school setting.

• Clinical support and collaboration — Work closely with experienced BCBAs, school leadership, and multidisciplinary teams while building your skills and making a meaningful impact.

• Professional growth opportunities — Continue developing your skills through training, collaboration, and opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge.

• A team that cares — Be part of an organization where relationships, teamwork, and compassion are at the center of everything we do.

• Competitive benefits — Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings opportunities, and additional employee benefits.

About the Role

As a Behavior Consultant (Behavior Specialist – LBS) at our Mars campus, you'll provide individualized behavioral assessment, intervention, and consultation services that help students develop meaningful skills and achieve greater success in the classroom.

Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, administrators, families, and other professionals, you'll develop and implement evidence-based behavior supports while helping staff confidently carry out interventions with consistency and fidelity.

If you're passionate about Applied Behavior Analysis, enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of students, we'd love to meet you.

Core Responsibilities

Conduct Behavioral Assessment & Programming

Conduct behavioral assessments, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and VB-MAPP evaluations, to identify student strengths and areas of need. Develop individualized ABA programming and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) based on assessment results and student goals.

Implement Evidence-Based Behavior Supports

Monitor and adjust behavior programming using ongoing data analysis to ensure interventions remain effective and aligned with student progress. Support implementation of individualized behavioral strategies across educational settings.

Collaborate with Teams & Families

Partner with teachers, therapists, administrators, support staff, and families to promote consistency across environments and ensure behavior supports are effectively implemented to maximize student success.

Support Staff Through Coaching & Training

Provide feedback, modeling, and training to classroom staff on behavior intervention strategies, PBSP implementation, and ABA programming to maintain treatment fidelity and promote positive student outcomes.

Maintain Documentation & Compliance

Collect, graph, and analyze behavioral data while maintaining accurate documentation related to IEP goals, behavioral programming, student progress, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in Ongoing Professional Development

Stay current with best practices and emerging research in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positive behavior supports, and educational programming to continually enhance clinical services.

What You Bring

Required Credentials & Experience

• Master's degree required

• Behavior Specialist License (BSL) required

• Experience developing and implementing ABA programming and Positive Behavior Support Plans

• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and behavioral evaluations

• Experience using assessment tools such as VB-MAPP

• Experience working with individuals with developmental delays or disabilities

• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BCBA certification preferred

• Experience in a school-based setting preferred

Required Clearances

• Act 33 – PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Act 34 – PA State Criminal History Clearance

• Act 114 – FBI Clearance (Department of Education)

• Act 126 – Mandated Reporter Training

• Act 168 – Previous Employer Disclosure

• State License of Practice and/or Certification

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• TB Test & Physical

Join Our Team

If you're looking for more than just your next position — if you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued, collaboration is encouraged, and your work changes lives — we invite you to apply.

Join Hope and help us continue to be a source of hope for the students and families we serve.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:

• Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)

• Color

• Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)

• Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)

• Ancestry or national origin

• Age (40 and over)

• Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation

• Genetic information

• Veteran or military status

• Familial or martial status

• Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:

• Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements 

• Assignments, classifications, and promotions

• Compensation, benefits, and training

• Transfers, discipline, and termination

• Discipline and termination

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship

• Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations 

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.