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Highlands School District lists this Behavior Specialist opportunity in tarentum, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
9/22/2026
Location:
Highlands Elementary School
Date Available:
10/13/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
Job Summary:
To develop and maintain individual student goals for social and behavioral skills
Essential Functions:
Provides educational resources, training and technical assistance in the design, implementation and evaluation of behavior management systems, as directed, following Standards of Best Practice and district policies
Maintains understanding of de-escalation and conflict mediation
Consults with teachers and Student Support staff to provide behavioral interventions to promote success
Participates as a member of the Crisis Management Team, maintaining on-call status for crisis within the school
Assists with development and implementation of therapeutic and behavior interventions outlined in Individual Behavior Plans
Coordinates social skills groups and individual sessions, bully prevention activities and teaching of replacement behaviors
Coordinates behavioral interventions in conjunction with IEP's to include student's care giver
Attends IEP meetings, inter-agency meetings with provider and court hearings when applicable
Assists with Functional Behavior Assessments and data collection
Attends annual trainings to further skills in behavior modification and support
Maintains availability for class coverage as needed to support student success
Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
Certification: PA K-12
Education Level: Master's Degree
Education Details: Major study course in one of the following: School, Clinical, Developmental or Counseling Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Professional Counseling, Behavioral Analysis, Nursing or another related field
License: PA Behavioral Specialist License
Work Experience: Clinical or mental health setting, minimum 3 years
Highlands is an EOE
Worksite address
tarentum, PA, 15084, US
Who can apply
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