Regional Behavior Specialist
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
| ð Starting Salary: $50000 /year based on experience |
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| ð Environment: Special Education Programs Grades K-12 |
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| ðºï Required Residency: Indiana or Illinois |
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If you thrive in dynamic student-centered environments are motivated by measurable outcomes and are passionate about strengthening behavioral systems across multiple programs all while bringing strategic problem-solving behavioral expertise and a collaborative spirit We Should Talk!ð²
As the Regional Behavior Specialist youll serve as a trusted behavioral subject matter expert helping strengthen schoolwide systems elevate staff performance and improve student outcomes across multiple programs. Through consultation coaching professional development and program oversight youll ensure evidence-based behavioral practices are implemented consistently effectively and with fidelity.
Using your expertise and independent judgment youll evaluate behavioral programming analyze performance data identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical sustainable recommendations. Youll partner closely with regional and school leadership to enhance instructional environments strengthen behavioral supports and advance organizational priorities related to quality compliance and continuous improvement.
ðºïTravelRequirement:Upto50%tomaintainappropriateon-sitepresenceatallcampusswithintheassignedregion.
â Responsibilities Include:
- Providing regional behavioral consultation coaching and technical assistance to Program Directors teachers and school-based teams to strengthen student outcomes and schoolwide behavioral systems.
- Developing coordinating and evaluating behavior support practices to promote consistency effectiveness and implementation fidelity across assigned programs.
- Analyzing behavioral operational and program performance data to identify trends uncover improvement opportunities and support informed data-driven decision-making.
- Conducting classroom observations and operational instructional and behavioral program reviews to assess implementation fidelity identify systemic barriers evaluate organizational risk and recommend corrective actions.
- Establishing regional priorities for system-level improvement staff development training and technical assistance based on program needs and performance trends.
- Designing and delivering engaging professional development coaching and training on behavior management crisis prevention de-escalation and evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Preparing clear actionable findings and recommendations for Program Directors Regional Vice Presidents and senior leadership regarding behavioral programming staffing practices training priorities and operational improvements.
- Advising school leadership multidisciplinary teams families and district partners on strategies that support student success strengthen collaboration and advance continuous program improvement.
- Providing behavioral leadership and consultation during complex student situations including supporting crisis response post-incident reviews and corrective action planning as needed.
- Supporting regional initiatives new program openings and organization-wide projects by contributing behavioral expertise strategic guidance and practical recommendations.
- Traveling between assigned campuses including across multiple states and with frequent overnight stays to provide consultation coaching training and operational support.
- Exercising independent judgment and sound decision-making to enhance behavioral services strengthen program quality and improve outcomes across the assigned region.
- Performing additional professional duties consistent with the scope complexity and level of responsibility of the position.
â Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree or higher in education psychology special education applied behavior analysis social work or a closely related field of study.
- Masters degree or higher in a closely related field of study preferred.
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid state drivers license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the approved crisis management system.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) licensed behavior analyst (LBA) board-certified assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA) or registered behavior technician (RBT) credential highly preferred.
- Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing behavioral support preferably in an alternative special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA) positive behavior interventions & support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance effective teaching strategies classroom management systems data-based decision making and personalized learning.
- Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities emotional behavioral disorders autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members leadership students parents and the public.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
- Advanced oral and written communication organization conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education is the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide we have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!
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- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
â Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
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ChanceLight Education partners with school districts and families as part of a continuum of services to intervene academically, behaviorally and socially to help students catch up with their peers.
