School-based Behavior Consultant - Philadelphia, United States - Aspire Educational Services

Aspire Educational Services
Aspire Educational Services
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Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Are you passionate about making a profound impact on the lives of children with special needs? Do you love helping others build their classroom skills and exceed in their professional careers? If you're a dedicated and compassionate professional who believes that every child deserves a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we have an incredible opportunity for you


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the functions of challenging behaviors exhibited by students.
  • Design individualized behavior intervention plans tailored to each student's needs and goals.
  • Utilize evidencebased behavioral strategies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, to address challenging behaviors and promote skill development.
  • Collect and analyze data on student behavior to monitor progress, make datadriven decisions, and modify interventions as needed.
  • Collaborate with teachers, school staff, administrators, and parents to implement behavior intervention plans effectively and ensure consistency across settings.
  • Provide training and ongoing support to school personnel on behavior management techniques, ABA principles, and strategies for supporting students with behavioral challenges.
  • Monitor student progress, prepare progress reports, and communicate with stakeholders regarding student outcomes and intervention effectiveness.
  • Participate in IEP/Manifestation/Other schoolrelated meetings to contribute expertise on behavior goals, progress, and interventions for students with special needs.
  • Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements governing the practice of behavior analysis in educational settings, including compliance with relevant laws such as IDEA and FERPA.

Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of behavioral assessment and intervention strategies, including ABA principles.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problemsolving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, families, and school staff.
  • Understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing special education and behavior analysis services in schools.
  • Knowledge of assistive technology and augmentative communication systems.
  • Experience using data collection software and behavior tracking systems.
  • Training or certification in crisis intervention and behavior management techniques.

Benefits of working for Aspire Educational Services:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k plan, and more
  • Schoolbased hours, no weekends or evenings required
  • Professional development and stability.
  • Dedicated, open, friendly and compassionate environment.
  • Fully stocked kitchen at our Huntingdon Valley Corporate office.

Education and Experience:

  • Master's degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or a related field.
  • Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Licensed Behavior Specialist (PA).
  • Experience conducting functional behavior assessments (FBA) and developing behavior intervention plans (BIP).
  • Experience using data collection software and behavior tracking systems.
  • Training or certification in crisis intervention and behavior management techniques.
  • Experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities in a school setting.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in an educational or clinical setting.

Physical & Other Requirements:

  • The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
  • The employee may need to manage and respond to challenging behavior from students (e.g., aggression, selfinjury, elopement, tantrum, property destruction).
  • The employee will need to travel between school buildings.
  • Valid Driver's License, proof of registration and insurance.
  • CPR certification (when required).
  • Have current (or be able to clear) required state and federal background checks and relevant clearances.
  • Additional certifications may be required by the PA accreditation body and/or school.
  • This position is remote/on the road. Must be willing to travel anywhere in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Why AES?

We don't cut corners.

Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise.

We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire's founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.
D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.

About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools. AES is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, therapeutic support staff, behavioral c
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