Atlantis Academy·Mansfield, Ohio
Implement positive behavior support programs and targeted interventions to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes for K-12 students. Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation while collecting behavioral data to inform individualized intervention plans.
$19 - $22 /hour based on experience
🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
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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 with a basic skills test, though an associate degree and RBT credential are preferred. Candidates should have experience supporting children with learning disabilities or autism in a special education or behavioral health setting.
Market context
Ohio schools and behavioral health programs commonly seek Behavior Specialists to support students with behavioral needs, so openings can be steady in districts and service agencies. This role is competitive because employers often prefer experience in special education or behavioral health, plus familiarity with ABA principles and the ability to earn crisis management certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show direct child-support experience and readiness for certification.