Atlantis Academy·Columbus, Georgia
The Behavior Specialist implements positive behavior support programs and interventions to enhance student academic and social-emotional outcomes. They also provide crisis intervention, maintain behavioral records, and collaborate with IEP teams to monitor student progress.
$20 - $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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Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain crisis management certification. A bachelor's degree and RBT credential are highly preferred, along with experience working with children with behavioral or learning disabilities.
Market context
In Georgia, behavior specialist openings are often tied to special education and behavioral health settings, where schools and providers need support for students with autism or learning disabilities. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with hands-on experience and an RBT credential, even when a high school diploma is the minimum listed requirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential, setting, or schedule details before applying.