School Behavior Specialist in Plainfield, IL

An exciting opportunity is available for a Behavior Specialist with active BCBA certification to contribute expertise across high schools and a transition program in a collaborative, onsite environment. This contract position offers meaningful engagement supporting students near Plainfield, IL and the surrounding Aurora area, with immediate start through late May 2027.

As a valued team member, you'll provide referral-based support across three high schools and a transition program, assisting staff with a variety of behavioral needs and strategy development. The district seeks a professional who excels in coaching and brings impactful, actionable strategies to drive positive student outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification (active and maintained)
• Previous experience supporting high school-aged students preferred
• Proven ability to review and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Comfortable developing and implementing data collection systems
• Strong observational, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication skills for partnering with teachers, staff, and administration

In this role, youll:

• Provide behavioral support on a referral basis to multiple high school settings and one transition program
• Review and revise BIPs, ensuring each is tailored and effective
• Design, implement, and refine systems for data collection and analysis
• Conduct on-site classroom and student observations
• Offer coaching, consultative support, and meaningful strategies to teaching teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote student success

This is a full-time, onsite position running through the end of the academic year in 2027. You will be joining a management-minded district that values innovation and results-driven behavioral interventions.

If you have your BCBA certification, a passion for supporting adolescents, and thrive in a school setting, wed love to connect. Take your expertise where it will make a major impactapply today and help shape the future for high school students!

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.