Atlantis Academy·Fox Lake, Illinois
Implement positive behavior support programs and targeted interventions to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes for students. Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation while collaborating with IEP teams to monitor student progress through data analysis.
$22 - $24 /hour based on experience
🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-8
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As a Behavior Specialist, you will guide and assist with our school-wide classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors. This position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is immediately available to respond to crisis situations with the ability to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts and interventions documented in student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable.
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Requires a high school diploma and a paraprofessional or teaching assistant credential, with a bachelor's degree and RBT certification highly preferred. Candidates should have experience supporting children with autism or emotional behavioral disorders in a special education setting.
Market context
In Illinois, behavior specialist openings are often tied to school and pediatric support needs, especially for children with learning disabilities or autism. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with direct behavioral support experience, and related degrees or credentials such as RBT or paraprofessional certification can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm whether your experience matches the setting and age group before applying.