Education Behavior Specialist - Menasha

Location

Menasha, WI | United States

Job description

Education Behavior Specialist - Menasha, WI

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chileda's goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills, through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming. We are now accepting applications for an Education Behavior Specialist.

Summary:

The Education Behavior Specialist works collaboratively with the classroom teacher to ensure assigned students are working towards meeting both educational and behavioral goals. The Education Behavior Specialist completes functional behavior assessments and develop positive behavior support plans using function-based interventions in the classroom. They lead social skills groups and develop curriculums to teach appropriate behaviors. The Education Behavior Specialist ensures all students receive the best quality care while working on increasing appropriate social skills.

**Start date for this position is August 1, 2024**

Status Info:

This is a FT salaried position that comes with Chileda's generous benefits plan. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8a-4p.

Skills: Well qualified candidates will have coursework or work experience in applied behavior analysis, understanding of functional communication training, PECS, TEACCH and general behavioral concepts and principles.

Job Duties Include:

• Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to structure the classroom to meet both educational and behavioral goals.
• Complete functional behavior assessments and other behavioral assessments such as the VB-Mapp and create behavioral goals for the student's IEP and Treatment Plan.
• Train staff on implementation of behavior programs in the classroom and perform fidelity checks to ensure consistency.
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers to ensure treatment plan goals are being worked towards and parents are informed and in alignment with behavior programming.
• Attend and/or conduct behavior in-service trainings as needed and review periodically in monthly first shift house meetings.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field is required. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and attachment challenges is preferred.

Application Instructions: Please apply for the role through chileda.org/careers.

Chileda is an EOE.

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