Job Description:

In general direction, incumbent is a school professional designated to work with school teams for behavioral and instructional support to maximize student achievement and social emotional growth. The role of the behavior specialist is to affect behavior change and provide systemic training, support, and oversight in the implementation of behavior strategies and intervention plans.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a BCBA approved course sequence in applied behavior analysis
• Recent graduate of an ABA Masters or BCBA certificate program with an exam test date within three months of application
• BCBA or BCaBA required
• Five years experience with school age children
• Two years working with students with behavioral needs

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training provided by the Risk Management Department. Training refresher yearly during the course of employment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Arizona special education teaching certificate
• Board Certification through the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education or related field
• Teaching experience in general education and special education classrooms
• Two years of experience as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary 
FTE: 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

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