Job Description

Chancelight Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking Behavior Specialists to join our award-winning 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 fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic \xe2\x80\x94 We Should Talk! \xef\xb8\x8f \xe2\x98\x8e\xef\xb8\x8f

As a Behavior Specialist, you will ensure fidelity of systems in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the overall goal of achieving learning outcomes for students. As the chief educational assurance agent, you will assure programs are in compliance with laws, regulations, and internal standards for educational services.

\xe2\x80\x96 Responsibilities Include:

• Utilizing crisis interventions with the least restrictive method that is effective to ensure the safety of the student and others.
• Anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing appropriate de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation while correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper physical restraint techniques, and displaying neutral emotions.
• Reporting and documenting incidents that are identified within the Incident Reporting Policy.
• Completing CPI training and providing colleagues with support in crisis and escalation situations.
• Providing coaching to colleagues regrading CPI interventions to provide the best possible educational environment for students to succeed.
• Keeping students and others at the lowest possible accident incident rate by anticipating and preventing accidents.
• Providing First Aide when necessary; assisting to determine the need for outside medical attention and ensuring that students receive their medications.
• Identifying potential safety issues/hazards and reporting to the site safety committee and supervisor.
• Assisting with medications provided to students during the school day, when additional supplies are needed and when changes (new medications modifications to dosage, etc.) occur.
• Coordinating the first aid supply order and maintenance of the first aid area (room) for the campus.
• Completing accurate and timely documentation on student\xe2\x80\x99s behavior as outlined by school procedures, reporting observations to relevant staff and making recommendations based on observations.
• Assisting with preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities logs as required.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information and records at all times.
• Following the Universal Precautions (e.g., Blood Borne Pathogens, CPR, First Aid, etc.) and Emergency Procedures (e.g., power outages, earthquake, fire and flooding protocols, etc.) as stated in Orientation Training.
• Attending and participating in clinical meetings, supervision meetings, all\xe2\x80\x94staff meetings, teacher meetings, annual planning and action teams as directed.
• Addressing crisis management issues, to consult with the site and clinical teams as needed.
• Implementing antecedent intervention strategies (i.e., high levels of praise and low levels of negative feedback, teaching replacement behaviors, etc.) and consequence-based intervention strategies (i.e., redirection, modeling, positive practice, etc.) as outlined in students\xe2\x80\x99 Positive Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Maintaining familiarity with all student behavior intervention programs in order to facilitate effective crisis management.
• Providing emergency clinical coverage during program hours including transportation and arranging for coverage for these duties when off site.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

\xe2\x80\x96 Qualification Required:

• Bachelors degree in behavioral science or related field preferred.
• Experience working with students in a special education program setting.
• Experience working with students with diverse needs and severe behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of principles of applied behavior analysis.
• Advanced problem solving skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Reporting, documentation, and computer skills.

Chancelight Education is the nation\xe2\x80\x99s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

\xf0\x9f\x92\xbb Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

As a member of the Chancelight family, you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!

\xe2\x80\x96 Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Options
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you\'re ready to start changing the direction of students\' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures \xe2\x80\x94 This Is Your Chance!

Join us, and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today!

\xf0\x9f\x92\x99 Careers, With Chancelight. = Work. With Purpose. \xf0\x9f\x92\x99

Experience Preferred

• Experience working with students with diverse needs and severe behavioral challenges.
• Experience working with students in a special education program setting.

Education Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Behavioral Sciences or related field

Licenses & Certifications Preferred

• Special Education

Skills Preferred

• Behav Interv Implement

Behaviors Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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