Assistant Behavior Specialist

Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/sheppard-pratt-school-glyndon/] is a leading provider of year-round special education and therapeutic services, catering to students grades K-12. Our comprehensive program serves students with a range of needs, including autism, emotional disability, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. Nestled on a picturesque 43-acre campus, the school offers a unique educational experience surrounded by nature trails, a greenhouse, and a sensory-friendly playground. Our vibrant atmosphere is immediately evident upon arrival, fostering an energetic and engaging environment where students thrive.

• What to expect.
• Assist the School Behavior Specialist and program staff in support of behavior programming and implementation throughout program(s)
• Assist in organization and monitoring of data collection, completing behavior documents, training of staff, communicating with teams methods in a variety of settings, and providing coverage as needed
• Assist School Behavioral Specialist in completing IEP documentation and writing behavior plans. Attend meetings and provide supervision and coverage in the absence of School Behavior Specialist
• Collaborate with treatment teams and provide ongoing feedback and open communication to treatment teams and individual staff members
• Train and assist staff in collecting, documenting, and data entry of behavioral data and in preparing meaningful summary data in charts and graphs

What you’ll get from us.

• At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $19.36/hour minimum to $28.69/hour maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

• What we need from you.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field of study
• At least 6 months proven experience working with children and adolescents with special needs and/or behavioral analysis. Although a high school diploma and 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the previous stated requirements, having a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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