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Butler Area School District lists this Behavior Specialist opportunity in butler, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Administration/Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Date Posted:
7/22/2026
Location:
District Wide
Position: Behavior Specialist
Employment Status: Full-Time (10 Month)
Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 annually
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), this position is responsible for collaborating with administrators, teachers, and school personnel to address student behavior by working toward the following model:
Supervision will be provided by the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services/BCBA in the School District
Work with students directly providing behavioral support under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services
Push into and support students in the classroom environment
Support school teams to collect and analyze behavioral data to effectively make decisions regarding the implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions, principles, techniques, and strategies
Conduct functional behavioral assessments and design skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs
Conduct skills assessments under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services (e.g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, etc.)
Communicate with teams through consistent data collection and daily notes
Essential Functions: Work under the supervision of the district's Assistant Director of Behavioral Services/BCBA while providing direct support to students while implementing interventions as outlined in student IEPs, 504s, and Behavior Plans
Work collaboratively with teachers on classroom management strategies, classroom design/set-up, and classroom practices
Work collaboratively with team members to promote safe and socially acceptable behaviors with identified students with a focus on teaching students skills which may include appropriate social interaction, safety skills, coping skills, etc.
Support students in the implementation of the IEP, 504 plan, and Behavior Plan
Support teachers and school teams with assessing, developing, monitoring, and adjusting effective behavior intervention plans.
Help school teams collect and use behavioral data (ABC, count, frequency, duration, response time, etc.), on a school, classroom, and student level to develop tiered systems of support
Serve on school-wide committees and task forces as appropriate
Engage in professional growth activities and integrate these activities into practice
Maintain credentialing per state and national certification
Maintain accurate, complete records as required by division-level practices, state and federal regulations, district policy, and administrative regulations
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Behavioral Services, Director, and Assistant Director of Special Education
Minimum Qualifications: Licensed behavior specialist, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or working towards BCBA
Experience working with PK-12 students
Extensive knowledge and skills related to the concepts, principles, and methodologies of effective instruction and positive behavioral interventions, supports, and strategies to address behavior
Ability to take feedback and apply it to practice
Firm understanding of the social, emotional, and behavioral development of school-age children and youth
Effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with students, parents, school personnel, and agency support staff
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology
Demonstrate strong organization and management skills
Ability to work independently and travel to more than one work location in the course of the day
Possesses sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and mobility to carry out all performance requirements
Application Instructions: Apply online
Worksite address
butler, PA, 16001, US
Who can apply
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