Job detail
Behavior Specialist - Education
Devereux
OTHER
Posted 4/20/2026
Location
Red Hook, New York
Salary
$22 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The behavior specialist provides mentorship to education staff regarding behavioral strategies and maintains a safe, structured environment for students. They also serve as a role model, provide crisis intervention, and ensure student attendance at scheduled activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or ged and two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. A bachelor's degree and rbt certification are preferred, along with the physical ability to perform crisis intervention and restraint procedures.
high schoolbachelor degreeMentorshipConflict resolutionRecord keepingCrisis interventionData collectionIntellectual disabilities supportPositive reinforcementSafety monitoringAutism spectrum disorder supportStudent counselingBehavioral strategiesBehavioral healthcare
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Accident coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Mental health services
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Prescription drug coverage
- Continuing education assistance
- Preventative care
- Student loan debt assistance