Behavior Support Coach / ABA Experience

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.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:

• Support classroom modifications and behavior management strategies

• Train ABA staff in assessments, DTT, NET, and data collection

• Assist in developing and reviewing ABA programs and behavior plans

• Coach staff on implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

• Conduct behavior observations and data collection (ABC, frequency, duration)

• Create classroom materials (visual aids, token boards, PECS, etc.)

• Provide consultation and crisis support; respond to emergency interventions

• Cover classrooms when teacher aides are absent

• Attend IEP meetings, parent conferences, and team meetings

• Ensure compliance with CPSE and agency policies

• Collaborate with BCBA, behavior staff, and leadership

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and analyze data

• Develop and adjust individualized BIPs based on observations

• Implement and reinforce behavior strategies in individual and group settings

• Support students and staff during behavioral interventions

• Train and coach families and staff on consistent behavior strategies

• Document behavior progress, complete reports, and maintain records

• Master agency software systems and tools

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.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

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.