Behavior Support Specialist | Poway Unified School District Be the steady presence in the room that helps every student find their footing. The Stepping Stones Group (SSG) is hiring Behavior Support Specialists to join our IMPACT℠ program in California. In the IMPACT model, you'll be embedded in one classroom of up to 10 students, working side by side with a small team of fellow specialists, the classroom teacher, and a Behavior Coach. Together, you turn behavior science into daily practice, one routine, one interaction, and one breakthrough at a time. This isn't a float-between-rooms role. You'll know your students, their strengths, and what works for each of them. You'll be part of a team that shows up together, learns together, and celebrates together.Why you'll love this role Know your students deeply. One classroom, up to 10 students, and a consistent team. You'll build real relationships and see real growth over time. A team in the room with you. You're never on an island. Work shoulder to shoulder with other Behavior Support Specialists, the teacher, and a Behavior Coach who is there to model, guide, and support you. Learn from the best. Get hands-on mentorship and real-time feedback grounded in SSG's ABLE℠ framework and Behavior Coaching℠ methods, built from real classroom practice. See the difference. Track progress with classroom data and watch students gain skills, confidence, and independence. Backed by a national clinical team. BCBAs, school psychologists, SLPs, and OTs are part of your support system. Build a career in behavior. Whether you're heading toward BCBA certification, a graduate degree, or a future coaching role, you'll gain experience that moves you forward.What your days look like Support students with behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs across academics, transitions, and unstructured times like recess and lunch Implement individualized supports and behavior plans with consistency and care Teach and reinforce skills in the moment, using strategies modeled by your Behavior Coach Work as part of the classroom team, sharing observations, adjusting in real time, and supporting one another Set up classroom routines and visual supports that help students engage and learn Collect data and take notes that help the team see progress and decide next steps Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, school staff, and your SSG team What you bring Required High school diploma or equivalent Experience working with children or teens in a school, clinical, camp, or community setting Patience, warmth, and a steady presence under pressure Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow as part of a team Ability to complete required training and background clearances Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license Preferred Associate's or bachelor's degree, or coursework in education, psychology, behavior analysis, or a related field RBT® credential Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, or social-emotional needs Comfort with data collection and progress monitoring Bilingual skills (a plus)
Behavior Coach | Poway Unified School District Bring behavior science into the classroom and help a school team build the skills that change outcomes for students. The Stepping Stones Group (SSG) is hiring a Behavior Coach to join our IMPACT℠ program in California. You will start in one classroom, with opportunities to expand to additional classrooms as the program grows. You will partner with school staff and work alongside Behavior Support Specialists to put proven strategies into daily practice. We are identifying uniquely skilled individuals who want to coach, grow, and see the difference they make every day. Why you will love this role Coach with proven frameworks. Use SSG's ABLE℠ framework and Behavior Coaching℠ methods, built from real classroom practice. Get insider access to cutting-edge tools before anyone else. You'll be mentored by SSG's systems leaders and product builders, launch new tools in real classrooms, and see your field insights built into what comes next. See your impact. Watch a classroom transform, with the data to prove it. Do the work you love. Hands-on time in a real classroom with students and the educators who teach them. A team behind you. Work alongside Behavior Support Specialists, backed by a national company with a deep clinical team of BCBAs, school psychologists, SLPs, and OTs. Grow your practice. Build coaching and consultation skills that open doors to systems-level work. What your days look like Coach teachers and classroom staff through modeling, practice, and real-time feedback Partner with Behavior Support Specialists to put student supports into daily routines Design classroom environments, routines, and visual supports that help students engage and learn Help teams support students with behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs across academics, transitions, and unstructured times Use classroom data to show progress and guide next steps Communicate clearly with teachers, administrators, families, and your SSG team What you bring Associate's degree in a related field to behavior analysis or education required Bachelor's degree in a related field to behavior analysis or education preferred Master's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field (preferred) BCBA certification (preferred) Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, or social-emotional needs Experience coaching, training, or mentoring educators Comfort with data collection and progress monitoring Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license