Behavior Support Specialist
at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Villanova, United States
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- 16 November 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Pastoral and welfare
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Full-Time
- First seen
- 27 October 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Seeking Behavior Support Specialist, working in Octorara Public School District Position will start 11/01/2026 Starting at $21/hour up to $26.50/hour pending higher education and experience in the field Being an Behavior Support Specialist at Devereux has its advantages Provides behavior management support to individuals in an Elementary school setting (grades K-2). Carries out specific interventions that are developed by the Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Transfers skills to individuals’ natural support in the least restrictive environment. Supports teachers and staff in managing student behaviors, serves as an exemplar to staff and ensures efficient communication between the school, Devereux, and school district representatives. Schedule: M-F: 8:15am - 3:45pm: This position is aligned with the school calendar and is a full-time role covering a 10-month period and opportunites for extended school year program in summer break. About DESS: DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts. Job Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older Valid Drivers License Required High School Diploma or GED required RBT Certification required or ability to obtain RBT within first 60 days of employment At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with behavior challenges preferred. Requires strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and technology skills. Must be adaptable to changing workload, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel), experience with data collection/analyzing platforms. Ability to meet 100% mastery of district safety techniques. Devereux has a zero-tolerance 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.