Behavior Support Specialist

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Behavior Support Specialist Overview

The Behavior Support Specialist (BSS) provides educational instruction in a structured classroom environment, catering to children and adolescents (ages 5-22 years) with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral needs. They work directly with students in a classroom and assist behavior analysts with program development and monitoring on other days. This role demands vigilance due to the potential for challenging behaviors, requiring adh...