Behavior Support Specialist - Brandywine School
Behavior Support Specialist - Brandywine School
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$ 22 - 25
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Do you have the ability to manage conflict and challenging behaviors Have you worked with an oppositional youth population previously Do you want to work in an educational setting with Children and Adolescents
Being a Behavior Support Specialist at Devereux PA Childrens Services has its Advantages
As a Behavior Support Specialist (BSS) you will work with our Brandywine School students who have frequent challenging behaviors in a school setting which is located on our West Chester PA campus.
Every day as a Behavior Support Specialist you will:
- Provide behavior management support to individuals in a school setting.
- Carry out specific interventions that are developed by the Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Transfer skills to individuals natural support in the least restrictive environment.
- Support teachers in managing student behaviors in the classroom.
You will be offered....
Compensation: $22.50 $25.65 (based upon experience)
Schedule: MondayFriday 8am4pm 52 week year round position)
Environment that is supportive educational and clinically focused.
- Ability to increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized
- BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT 1st day of the 30 days)
- ASCEND Career Accelerator Program
The Brandywine School located in West Chester PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multisensory educational strategy is used at all schools employing traditional instruction handson and independent learning as well as technology to individualize a students progress in all academic areas particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career and all of the necessary interrelated skills are a main focus of the school program. Devereuxs approved private schools offer high quality innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION: Registered Behavior Technician certification or RBT eligible; required.. Bachelors degree in a human service field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with behavior challenges preferred.
Devereux has a zerotolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
