Country School Program Specialist

Take Your RBT Experience Further. Support Students. Guide Staff. Strengthen Programs

TERI's Country School is seeking a Program Specialist to provide direct educational and behavioral support to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex support needs while helping strengthen the day-to-day operations of the school program.

This position combines hands-on student support, behavioral intervention, educational programming, staff guidance, and program coordination. You'll work closely with teachers, behavioral and clinical professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members to implement individualized education and behavior support plans while promoting student safety, independence, choice, and meaningful participation throughout the school day.

The Program Specialist also serves as a resource to the broader team by supporting staff training, maintaining program materials and documentation, reviewing data, coordinating activities, and helping ensure established procedures and program expectations are consistently followed.

Your Role & Responsibilities -

• Implement individualized educational goals, Behavior Support Plans, and assigned interventions, providing direct behavioral and educational support while promoting student independence, choice, and active participation.
• Collect, review, and maintain accurate behavioral, educational, medication, incident, and program data, supporting IEP development and ensuring required documentation is completed within established timelines.
• Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living, personal care, health and safety needs, medication support, and other individualized needs based on each student's level of support.
• Respond to severe, challenging, or unsafe behaviors using approved behavioral interventions and Behavior Emergency Safety Training (BEST) techniques while maintaining student dignity and safety.
• Assist with the orientation, training, guidance, and ongoing support of staff and volunteers, modeling appropriate practices and reinforcing TERI policies, procedures, and program expectations.
• Support daily program operations by coordinating activities, maintaining educational and behavioral resources, monitoring program supplies, and helping maintain a safe, structured, and organized learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavioral and clinical professionals, families, and other interdisciplinary team members while participating in student reviews, staff meetings, training, and program initiatives.

Qualifications -

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required and must be maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Experience implementing Behavior Support Plans, collecting behavioral data, maintaining documentation, and supporting individualized educational or developmental goals strongly preferred.
• Experience in providing hands-on support to students with complex needs, including personal care and responding safely and professionally to severe or challenging behaviors.

Pay -

$30.00 Hourly

Status -

Full-time

The Benefits of Joining TERI -

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Tax-advantaged savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Financial Protection Plans - Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan - Invest in your future with employer-supported retirement savings.
• Health & Wellness Program - Resources and support to help you thrive, both mentally and physically
• Onsite Fitness Center & Outdoor Fitness Court - Convenient, no-cost access to exercise facilities
• Pet Insurance - Coverage options to keep your furry family members healthy.
• Employee Discounts - Enjoy savings at TERI's Common Ground Café & Coffee Bar and the Inspired Resale Boutique
• Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays to support work-life balance.
• Positive and Supportive Culture - A mission-driven team environment where your contributions are valued.

Fit for Life -

TERI changes the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals touched by special needs. The TERI Campus of Life models a more integrated society where the entire community learns, creates, and lives well side-by-side.

Here at TERI, health and wellness are integral parts of our culture for both staff and clients. "Fit for Life" is a core value, and all staff are expected to actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency philosophy of being "Fit for Life." We have an on-site Fitness Center with a full-time Wellness Team who can help you design personal fitness goals and nutrition plans; additionally, there are many opportunities for individual and group exercise classes offered at times that fit your personal schedule. TERI culture ensures the health and wellness of each client is a top priority.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER -

TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, in touching the lives of those we serve and seeking to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.