Behavior Specialist in School Setting | Elgin, Illinois

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Job Description

Make a significant impact within a dynamic high school community by providing essential behavioral support to students and educational staff. This onsite opportunity places you at the forefront of positive change, working across three high schools and a comprehensive transition program. Your expertise will be key as you collaborate with teachers, develop actionable strategies, and help refine behavior intervention plans (BIPs) throughout the academic year.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current and active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificationplease confirm in your application.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high school populations is strongly preferred.
• Ability to coach and provide actionable, research-based strategies to educational staff.
• Expertise in conducting thorough observations and refining BIPs with data-driven insights.
• Strong skills in developing and implementing systems for data collection and analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource across three high schools and a transition program, responding to student behavioral referrals.
• Collaborate with education teams to review, revise, and implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Design and introduce effective data collection systems to facilitate streamlined team workflows.
• Conduct student observations, assess needs, and recommend actionable interventions.
• Coach teachers and teams, providing strategies that improve student engagement and behavioral outcomes.
• Uphold compliance with relevant laws, ethical standards, and best clinical practices.

This full-time, contract-based position runs from ASAP through May 28, 2027, aligning you with the entire school year to ensure lasting results. If youre passionate about fostering positive behavioral environments in high school settings and excel at coaching and collaborating with staff, submit your application today! Bring your dedication and expertise where they're truly valuedapply now to make a measurable difference.

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.