Behavior Specialist Job at UETHDA, Bluff City, TN

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  • UETHDA
  • Bluff City, TN

Job Description

Behavior Specialist – Support, Coach, Empower! 

Location: Bluff City, TN

Pay: $16.50 – $20.60/hr (based on education/certification)

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hrs/week | School-Year Calendar with Summer Break

Are you passionate about helping children succeed—emotionally, socially, and behaviorally?

Join UETHDA as a Behavior Specialist and bring your skills to a mission-driven team committed to making a lasting difference. In this dynamic role, you’ll support classrooms, empower teaching teams, and help young children thrive through positive behavior planning, staff coaching, and family collaboration.

Every day brings new opportunities to make an impact—plus you'll work with a supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Why UETHDA?

Since 1964, we’ve been Helping People. Changing Lives. You’ll be part of a passionate community-focused organization that values teamwork, personal growth, and meaningful service.

What You'll Do:

✅ Support teachers and classrooms by developing and modeling behavior strategies

✅ Conduct screenings and behavior assessments; develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans

✅ Collaborate with families and connect them to community resources

✅ Serve as a liaison with local education and mental health agencies

✅ Document progress using tools like ChildPlus and ensure compliance with Head Start standards

✅ Travel between classrooms across counties to provide in-person coaching and support (mileage reimbursed)

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

✔ Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology, Special Education, or related field (preferred)

✔ OR Associate's degree in related field + 5 years of experience

✔ 1+ year of experience in behavior or special education support

✔ Knowledge of local community resources

✔ Strong communication, coaching, and computer skills

✔ Valid TN driver’s license + auto insurance

✔ Experience with FBAs/BIPs a plus (not required at hire)

Pay Scale (based on education/certification):

  • $16.50/hr – AS Degree
  • $18.00/hr – BS Degree (non-related)
  • $19.24/hr – BS Degree in Mental Health/Special Ed field or AS Degree + Nursing credential
  • $20.60/hr – BS Degree + Nursing Certification

Outstanding Benefits Package Includes:

⏱️100% Paid Health Insurance (Employee Only) – $600+ monthly value

⏱️Vision, Dental, Life & Disability Coverage Options

⏱️ Group Term Life (1.5x annual salary) – 100% paid

⏱️ 11 Paid Holidays + Vacation + Personal Days

⏱️ Summers Off (5–6 weeks) – Benefits continue during layoff

⏱️ Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) + 401(k)/457 options

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Summer holiday, Local area,

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