Behavior Specialist
$90k/yr
Mid
Master's
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support
About the job
Requirements
- Experience providing services to special education students, assessing students, developing and implementing behavioral interventions for special education students, assessing student functional capabilities, conducting presentations, and performing research.
- Skill in developing and presenting training activities; establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with individuals, groups, and public and private agency personnel; and developing consultation relationships with special and general education service providers.
- Knowledge of appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies for students with disabilities; current state and federal special education regulations; special education curriculum resources and materials; behavior intervention methodology and techniques, including positive behavior intervention strategies and regulations; individual and classroom management techniques; principles and practices of instruction, curriculum, professional development, and assessment in a special education setting; student assessment methods; the research basis underlying best practices in special education; diagnostic instruments and their interpretation and application; and applied behavior analysis.
- Ability to present complex information on behavior, behavioral assessment, and implementation of behavior plans to team members; work independently; communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain professional relationships; establish priorities and meet deadlines; travel to various locations; manage various assignments simultaneously; and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to sit for extended periods, reach, lift, and carry.
- A Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of successful experience working with behavioral services.
- Capability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultation, coaching, one-to-one and group presentations, classroom support, and instructional and behavioral strategies for general education teachers, special education teachers, site personnel, and others providing instructional services to elementary and middle school students in general education and special education settings.
- Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments, write legally defensible behavioral analysis reports, and develop Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Develop consultation relationships with school special and general education service providers. Train, direct, and monitor behavior interventions of teachers and classified team members assigned to work with students with behavioral challenges.
- Provide interventions and train team members and administrators in behavioral interventions for special education students.
- Analyze behavior from a functional perspective and develop daily positive interventions.
- Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team and support school sites and activities as directed.
- Collaborate with service providers and agencies, as needed and as directed by the School Psychology Program Manager.
- Research interventions, treatment techniques, assessment tools, resources, and methods.
- Conduct positive behavior support presentations, training, and professional development as needed.
- Participate in meetings, including Individualized Education Program meetings, 504 meetings, and Student Study Teams.
- Assist School Leaders, Program Managers, or assigned teachers of behaviorally based programs for individuals with special needs.
- Train staff and monitor data and data collection, lesson development, and implementation of Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Communicate with parents regarding students' behavioral needs as needed under the direction or instruction of the School Psychology Program Manager.
- Perform related duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Working toward certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- A valid California Teaching Credential authorizing K-12 service in a core subject area, Specialist Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential is highly preferred.
- Experience working with students with emotional disturbance.
- Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Experience working with students with mental health issues and needs.
About the company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools across 20 Local Education Agencies, educating more than 10,000 students and guiding 6,800 alumni to college and beyond. It is a nonprofit network that collaborates with families and communities to provide schools that prioritize rigorous academics and a whole-child approach—covering social-emotional learning, health, identity, character development, and purpose—so students gain the skills and confidence to pursue college, careers, and fulfilling lives within a just, equitable society. Distinguishing factors include its affiliation with the national KIPP network, a clear liberation-centered mission, and a commitment to open-enrollment, free access, and extensive support to ensure success from high school through college and beyond. The overarching goal is to prepare students to lead fulfilling lives, pursue their chosen paths, and help create a more just world for themselves and their communities.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KIPP SoCal received an $11 million MacKenzie Scott donation, strengthening unrestricted balance-sheet flexibility.
- The 2023 CTC residency grant expanded cohorts to 45 residents and 45 mentor teachers.
- June 2026 enrollment pages show active 2026-27 demand and open applications across all schools.
What critics are saying
- KIPP Compton Upper School lacks a permanent home, exposing families to chronic facility instability.
- A 2022 Cudahy lawsuit blocked KIPP Pueblo Unido's campus, showing local resistance can stall expansion.
- California charter politics and declining enrollment would crush growth if fundraising slows or lottery demand weakens.
What makes KIPP SoCal Public Schools unique
- KIPP SoCal operates 20 tuition-free TK-8 schools, serving 10,000+ students across Southern California.
- Its one-year teacher residency pairs credentialing, a master's degree, and a $45,000 stipend.
- Permanent-campus fundraising already delivered 18 sites, including KIPP Comienza and KIPP Ignite openings.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options