Behavior Support Coach

HeartShare is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behavior Support Coach to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5 to support their behavioral development in a nurturing, play-based environment. You will have the opportunity to assess, plan and implement individualized behavior strategies, collaborating with families, teacher and a multidisciplinary team to help children achieve their educational and developmental goals, If you are passionate about empowering young learners to overcome challenges, build positive behaviors, and thrive in their early education journey, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact on their lives.

HeartShare is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behavior Support Coach to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5 to support their behavioral development in a nurturing, play-based environment. You will have the opportunity to assess, plan and implement individualized behavior strategies, collaborating with families, teacher and a multidisciplinary team to help children achieve their educational and developmental goals.

Key Essentials Job Functions:

• Assist ABA teaching staff with modifications of the physical classroom environment to better serve their students

• Provide support to classroom staff on behavior and classroom management

• Provide large group and 1:1 hand on training to ABA classroom staff on ABA specific assessments, Discrete Trial Teaching, NET, data collection and other ABA procedures

• Participate in the development of ABA programs for all students in classrooms and conduct monthly program reviews to ensure integrity and follow through and to make recommendations as needed

• Participate in the development of student Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans

• Review and understand all Behavior Intervention Plans

• Provide coaching to staff on how to implement the Behavior Intervention Plans as written, via modeling, verbal feedback, written feedback and additional training

• Assist other Behavior Support Staff with conducting Behavior Intervention Plan integrity checks

• Conduct observations on students to collect ABC data, frequency data, duration data, etc.

• Create materials needed for classrooms (visual schedules, token boards, PECS icons, first-then cards, etc.)

• Provide ongoing consultation with staff regarding student behavioral issues and individual programming

• Respond to code whites (emergency behavior intervention) and immediately coach staff through behavioral crises. Provide follow up services as needed

• Classroom coverage as needed in the event a teacher aide is out.

• Attend IEP annual review meetings, parent/teacher meetings and team meetings as required

• All Heartshare Employees will be required to learn and master the use of all software systems and technology utilized by the Agency, on a Program-by-Program basis.

• Ability to demonstrate understanding and compliance with both CPSE regulations and Heartshare policy and procedure requirements

• Demonstrate appropriate interactions between co-workers and students in accordance with CPSE regulations and HeartShare policies and procedures.

• Coordinate with BCBA and other Behavior Support Staff, Supervisors and Director of Education to ensure a streamlined department

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend all correspondence and memos.

• Attendance/Punctuality is consistently at work and on time. Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.

• Conduct behavioral assessments (e.g., Functional Behavior Assessments) to understand the root causes of challenging behaviors.

• Collect and analyze data related to student behaviors, including frequency, duration, and intensity.

• Observe and document the student behaviors in various settings and contexts.

• Collaborate with behavior support staff, BCBA, educators, or other professionals to develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

• Ensure BIPs are tailored to the student’s specific needs, taking into account their environment, triggers, and preferences.

• Make recommendations for modifying BIPs as necessary based on ongoing data and observations.

• Implement behavior intervention strategies to reduce disruptive or harmful behaviors and encourage positive behaviors.

• Work with students both one-on-one and in group settings to practice new skills and reinforce appropriate behavior.

• Use behavior management techniques to de-escalate situations when clients exhibit challenging behaviors.

• Provide physical, emotional, and social support during interventions as needed.

• Work closely with teachers, families, behavior support staff, and other team members to implement a consistent behavior support plan.

• Share insights and strategies with the team to ensure everyone is aligned in the approach to behavior management.

• Provide training for families and other staff on the implementation of behavior support strategies.

• Help teaching staff to understand and apply behavior management techniques to support students in a consistent way across all environments.

• Offer guidance and support to caregivers in managing difficult behaviors and reinforcing positive behavior at home or in the community.

• Respond appropriately to behavioral crises by using de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of the individual and others.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, intervention strategies, and behavioral data.

• Complete incident reports and other necessary paperwork following established protocols.

• And any other responsibilities assigned to you by the SVP of Education, Director of Education, and Educational Coordinator.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear. Walk to and from various locations in the building. May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served. Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.

If you are passionate about empowering young learners to overcome challenges, build positive behaviors, and thrive in their early education journey, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact on their lives.

• Previous experience in ABA therapy with children
• Experience in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy experience preferred

Benefits 

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.  

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Who WE ARE:

For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.

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