Summary: We are seeking a Behavioral / Restraint & Time Out (RTO) Subject-Matter Expert to provide the behavioral and regulatory content expertise behind statewide professional-learning programs that help K-12 educators de-escalate challenging student behavior and safely reduce the use of restraint, time out, and isolated time out.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as content authority for curriculum on crisis de-escalation, behavior management, trauma-informed and restorative practices, and the safe and lawful use of restraint and time out.

Ensure all training content is technically accurate and compliant with applicable state RTO statutes and regulations (e.g., Illinois Public Act 102-0339 and ISBE rules).

Develop and review realistic classroom scenarios, case studies, and assessment items reflecting real student-behavior situations.

Advise on recognizing physical and emotional distress during a restraint and on de-escalation alternatives that reduce RTO use.

Co-facilitate or provide SME credibility for in-person and virtual workshops and communities of practice.

Support continuous-improvement and equity review of the program's behavioral content.

Required Qualifications:

BCBA, school psychologist, special-education behavioral specialist, or equivalent, with demonstrated experience supporting K-12 students with significant behavioral needs.

Current certification in a recognized crisis-prevention/de-escalation model (e.g., CPI/Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Ukeru); certified-trainer status strongly preferred.

Direct, current knowledge of state restraint/time-out laws, documentation, and reporting requirements, and of policy efforts to reduce these practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior work with a state education agency (e.g., ISBE) or school districts on RTO policy, reduction plans, or compliance.

Experience designing or delivering adult professional development for educators.

Familiarity with PBIS and MTSS frameworks.

Comfort working within an LMS / e-learning delivery model.

Flexible work from home options available.