Behavior Support Specialist
Company: Overbrook School for the Blind
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Behavior Support Specialist
of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school,
its students, and its employees. This position will report directly
to the Superintendent. The Mission of Overbrook School for the
Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the
options available for persons with visual impairments, including
those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest
opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.
Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves
students who are blind or visually impaired with or without
additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability, cerebral
palsy, hearing impairment, sensory issues, and including those who
require specialized medical care) receive a customized,
individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB
is more than a school; it is a community where students, families,
and staff support one another and come together to build a bright
future. Job Functions: The Behavior Specialist will work as part of
a multidisciplinary team to collaborate with classroom staff and
other professionals to perform functional behavior assessments,
develop positive behavior support plans, create data collection
systems, ensure treatment effectiveness through data review and
analysis, and provide staff training through observation, modeling,
role play and performance feedback to ensure treatment fidelity.
Additional duties include collaborating with the school
psychologist, collaborating with and supporting families to address
behavioral concerns, collaborating with all team members,
incorporating students’ communication plans and specially designed
instruction into the behavior support plan, providing professional
development as needed, and becoming Safety Care trained. This
individual will be open to additional training, such as becoming a
certified Safety Care trainer, researching and learning about
syndromes and various disabilities to successfully work with a
diverse group of students including those with deaf blindness.
Complete Functional Behavior Assessments Develop Positive Behavior
Support Plans for Individual students, classrooms, and school-wide
supports Train staff onthe implementation of plans and data
collection Monitor student performance and modify plans as needed
Ensure all regulations are followed for student safety and to
maintain compliance Develop and implement staff trainings Consult
with IEP team members Attend IEP meetings as needed Provide support
to classroom staff and teachers Obtain and maintain certification
as a Safety Care Trainer, Therapeutic Options Trainer, or other
program that the school uses and train staff throughout the year
Work as a member of IEP Teams Collaborate with co-workers to
support students Other duties as assigned Minimum Education and
Experience Qualifications: Master's or higher degree from a
Board-approved, accredited college or university, including a major
course of study in at least one of the following: (1) School,
clinical, developmental or counseling psychology. (2) Special
education. (3) Social work. (4) Speech therapy. (5) Occupational
therapy. (6) Professional counseling. (7) Behavioral analysis.(8)
Nursing. (9) Another related field. PA Behavior Specialist License
Work at least 2 years in a school setting, experience with children
who have mental health concerns and intellectual disabilities, and
experience with positive behavior modification techniques. Board
Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred, but will consider
other certifications and experience Strong background in
science-based intervention programs Experience with Applied
Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Lifting: must be able to lift 50-lbs minimumm, with assistance.
Participate in 2 person lifts. Working Environment: Employees are
subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during
the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is
primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required.
Benefits and Pay: OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits
package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience,
including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced
degrees. Applications from members of communities traditionally
under-represented in school administrative positions are invited.
Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement: Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will
continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing and promoting
individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education,
training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry,
genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual
violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including
pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related
disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of
blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not
discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights
against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal,
state, or local laws. Overbrook School for the Blind offers a
competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the
applicant’s training and experience. Powered by JazzHR
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