Behavioral Specialist

GREATHEARTS ARIZONA

Behavior Specialist supporting ABA-based interventions and behavior plans at Great Hearts’ classical charter schools. Collaborating with special education teachers, staff, students, and families across Texas campuses.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeHelotes • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing ABA-based behavior management strategies, conducting functional behavior assessments, and providing professional development to educators. Strong ability to collaborate with special education staff and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BCBA CertificationBehavior Intervention StrategiesFunctional Behavior AssessmentsBehavior Improvement PlansSpecial Education Classroom Experience

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Hard Skills

ABA-Based Behavior ManagementBehavior Intervention SupportsBehavior Management PlansPositive Behavior SupportsProfessional Development PlanningData Compilation and ReportingStudent ObservationsTeacher ObservationsBehavior AnalysisTeam Collaboration

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsAbility to Work Well with OthersOpen CommunicationEmotional Control Under StressDesire to Be Part of a Team

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office EquipmentPersonal ComputerComputerized Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeBCBA Certification

Industry Keywords

Special EducationBehavior ManagementStudent Management PoliciesFunctional Behavior AssessmentsBehavior Improvement Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with special education teachers to develop and implement ABA-based behavior management strategies in classrooms
Provide specific behavior intervention supports to students
Assist campus staff with functional behavior assessments, behavior improvement plans, positive behavior supports, and behavior management plans
Model positive behavioral intervention strategies for classroom teachers
Assist teachers in analyzing behavior and developing intervention strategies
Support teachers and special education staff in implementing behavior strategies
Complete FBAs and BIPs when requested by the ARD committee
Provide professional development as requested
Conduct student and teacher observations to support behavior interventions, FBAs, and BIPs
Compile, maintain, and file physical and computerized reports and records
Participate in staff development activities
Support district student management policies and expected student behavior
Maintain professional relationships and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited university preferred
BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification preferred
Two years of special education classroom teaching experience
Ability to work well with others
Leadership skills
Desire to be part of a team
Willingness to travel to campuses
Ability to plan professional development
Willingness to further develop skills as necessary
Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements
Ability to perform required physical functions, including standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
May need to move or position equipment up to approximately 15 pounds
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Overall compensation commensurate with talent, experience, and education
Professional development opportunities
Staff development activities
Equal Opportunity Employer