Posted 02 August, 2026
School Behavior Specialist in Upper Darby, PA
Bilingual Therapies
Bywood, PA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting K-12 students as a Behavior Specialist in a vibrant, urban educational environment. This full-time, onsite position runs from August 24, 2026, to June 10, 2027, and offers a unique chance to create lasting impact district-wide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Train and mentor new staff on instructional approaches for students with Autism, and provide district-wide behavior plan trainings
- Deliver refresher courses to returning educators, ensuring current, consistent best practices
- Collaborate with teams to establish Verbal Repertoires for students and model evidence-based strategies directly in classrooms
- Offer ongoing support throughout the pivotal back-to-school period, remaining present and approachable to staff, students, and administrators
- Partner with PaTTAN consultants and district teams to uphold Tiered Implementation Inventory standards
- Facilitate the review and application of IEPs, BIPs, and essential documentation across the district
- Conduct coaching sessions within classrooms, transferring key skills to promote effective autism support practices
- Monitor and reinforce the fidelity of individualized student programs, providing constructive feedback
- Participate in all required onsite consultations, or coordinate a qualified substitute if needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid Pennsylvania educator certification in Special Education or related field required
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practices for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Previous experience in autism support or special education settings, especially in urban schools
- Comfortable navigating urban educational environments, with strong collaborative and leadership skills
- Able to complete all PA clearances
- Reliable transportation; adherence to onsite schedule, 7:15AM-4PM
- Prior school-based experience essential
If you're passionate about empowering both students and fellow educators in a diverse K-12 setting, we encourage you to take the next step. Interviews are held via Zoom. Apply today to make a difference where it matters most!
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