Behavior Therapist

About the role

BrightSpyre is hiring a Behavior Therapist in Larkana. The therapist assesses students' behavioral, emotional and social needs, designs and implements individualized behavior intervention plans and provides one-to-one and classroom-based support.

Key responsibilities

• Assess students' behavioral, emotional and social needs.
• Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based behavioral support.
• Help students improve attention, communication, social interaction and classroom behavior.
• Identify challenging behaviors and apply positive behavior-support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and special educators to manage classroom behavior.
• Monitor progress and keep behavioral records and reports.
• Guide teachers and parents/caregivers on behavior-management strategies.
• Support students in developing social skills, self-regulation, independence and daily living skills.
• Take part in assessments, case discussions and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, supportive and child-friendly school environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred; fresh candidates with practical training may also apply.
• Experience with children in a school or special education setting is an advantage.
• Training or certification in behavioral therapy or ABA is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of child development and behavioral management.
• Patience, empathy and a child-friendly attitude.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors professionally.
• Observation, documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work with teachers, parents and multidisciplinary teams.