Behavior Consultant

Job Title: Behavior Consultant
Location: Blairsville, PA 15717
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.

• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.

• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).

• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.

• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.

• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.

• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a Behavioral Consultant:

• Assess Student Behavior: Evaluate the initial and ongoing behavioral strengths and needs of students according to school assessment protocols and timelines.
• Attend Meetings: Actively participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other relevant school meetings.
• Develop Behavior Goals: Create behavior goals for the IEP and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans for students.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Perform FBAs for students, as needed, under the direction of a BCBA.
• Data Collection System: Develop a system for staff to collect data that supports interventions and track behavioral changes.
• Analyze Data & Create Behavior Plans: Analyze FBA results and data sheets to develop individualized behavior intervention plans, using input from others involved with the student.
• Track Behavior Data: Collect and graph behavior data recorded by school staff to analyze the effectiveness of the Positive Behavior Support Plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other related fields of study.
• Current enrollment in an ABA program with the intent to pursue BCBA certification.
• Prior experience applying ABA principles in therapeutic or educational settings.

Preferred/Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of ABA, mental health, and therapeutic methodologies.
• Experience delivering behavioral interventions and supporting individuals with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Previous experience working with students with special needs, including IEP and BIP implementation.
• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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