Overview
Category:support
Median Salary:$42,000
Education Required:bachelors
Growth Outlook:fast-growing
Student Interaction:direct student
Key Responsibilities
- Implement behavior intervention plans
- Teach social skills and coping strategies
- De-escalate behavioral situations
- Collect behavior data and track progress
- Collaborate with teachers and specialists
- Support positive behavior systems
A Day in the Life
- One-on-one behavior support sessions
- Small group social skills instruction
- Classroom behavior observations
- Crisis intervention as needed
- Data collection and analysis
- Team meetings and planning
- Parent communication
Education & Certification Path
1
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or related
2
Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
3
Crisis intervention certification
4
Ongoing professional development
Required Certifications
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) preferred
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- First Aid and CPR
Career Progression
Behavior Aide → Behavior Interventionist→
Lead Behavior Specialist→
Behavior Analyst (with BCBA)→
Special Education Coordinator
Work Environment
Various settings including classrooms, sensory rooms, and quiet spaces
Typical Schedule
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM school days