Atlantis Academy·Hesperia, California
Implement and monitor positive behavior support programs and individual intervention plans for K-12 special education students. Provide crisis intervention, collect behavioral data, and support classroom staff in managing disruptive behaviors.
🟢 Starting Rate: $24 /hour
🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs [https://careers.chancelight.com/spectrum-center-schools-and-programs/], a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are driven by meaningful outcomes, and bring compassion, creativity, and resilience to every challenge, especially when supporting exceptional learners — We Should Talk! 📲
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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At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll 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 a Chance to transform lives through education!
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Requires a high school diploma and basic skills test, with an associate's degree and RBT credential preferred. Candidates should have experience supporting children with autism or emotional behavioral disorders in a special education setting.
Market context
In California, Behavior Specialist roles are commonly tied to ongoing demand in I/DD and school-based support settings, where employers look for candidates who can follow behavioral plans and communicate clearly with families and care teams. These roles are competitive because they often require both a relevant bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience, plus a valid California driver’s license for travel between sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show direct behavioral support experience and note any work across multiple locations.