Behavior Manager

Job Title: Behavior Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19138

Join Green Tree School & Services, an Approved Private School (APS) providing specialized, full-time out-of-district placements for students with emotional and autism support needs. Our multidisciplinary team, including special education teachers, therapists, and counselors, delivers a holistic approach with evidence-based interventions to support each student’s unique journey. Through individualized instruction, community integration, and programs in art, music, and vocational training, we empower students to reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

• Compensation - $35,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year based on education and experience.
• 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 Behavior Manager

• Alignment with Mission and Values - Support and perform job duties in accordance with the established mission and values of Green Tree School and Services, focusing on student achievement models and the school-wide Positive Behavioral Support expectations.
• Therapeutic Intervention - Provide direct, face-to-face therapeutic support to a child or group of children to foster the development of positive social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Safety Assurance - Ensure a safe environment through the implementation of proper procedures, notification of appropriate parties for incidents requiring attention, and ongoing evaluation of environmental safety factors.
• Crisis Intervention - Provide crisis support and intervention services when needed.
• Student Development - Develop the strengths and capacities of students and address challenging behaviors.
• Behavioral Management - Aid in implementing alternative activities to redirect challenging behaviors during both crisis situations and routine events, ensuring continuous school safety.
• Professional Ethics - Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards as required.
• Documentation - Complete, update, and maintain incident reports, restraint documentation, behavioral referrals, and other necessary documentation.
• Behavioral Goals Support - Assist teachers and staff in planning and implementing behavioral goals and objectives as outlined in individualized behavior management plans for students.
• Student Assistance - Work with individual students or groups either in the classroom or in separate settings away from the classroom.
• Student Readiness and Supervision - Assist in determining a student’s readiness for returning to regular class and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and off-campus activities.
• Intervention Strategies - Demonstrate knowledge of and practice intervention strategies for managing behaviors in emotionally stressful and crisis situations.
• Emotional Support - Support, de-escalate, and sometimes restrain highly emotional children.
• Behavioral Data Management - Collect and maintain behavioral data, such as charting, graphing, activity logs, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and staff.
• Active listening and emotional intelligence to support students’ needs.
• Ability to foster a positive, professional school environment with patience and adaptability.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and communication.

Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications:

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Special Education, Behavioral Science, or a related field (all degree types considered).

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At Green Tree School & Services, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

Salary : $35,000 - $39,000