Top 36 Academic coordinator Jobs in Fort Smith, Ar

Behavior Coordinator
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education —Fort Smith, AR
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Program Coordinator, WATC
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $48,000 - $52,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Coordinator of Compliance
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education —Fort Smith, AR
- Full-time
- School experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
2d
Assistant Director for Enrollment Communications
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant to the Dean - College of Business and Industry
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $36,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
IT Procurement Specialist
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $45,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Writing skills
- ERP systems
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Administrative Specialist III, Office of the Dean of Students
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $31,315 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Spanish
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
10d
Senior Institutional Enrollment Strategist
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education —Fort Smith, AR
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- English
- Office
Assistant Professor, Management
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Fiscal Support Specialist - Cashier
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $30,065 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Department Head, Business
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- From $140,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Visiting Instructor, School of Education
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $55,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Adjunct Faculty
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- Overtime
- Background check
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Adjunct, English
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- Overtime
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Anatomy knowledge
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Gifted and Talented Coordinator (K-12)
Mountainburg School District —Mountainburg, AR
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Department Head, Engineering
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- From $125,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Department Head, Computer Science
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- From $120,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Computer science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Resident Director, Lion's Den
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- $37,745.05 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mathematics
University of Arkansas —Fort Smith, AR
- Overtime
- Background check
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Behavior Coordinator

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education -
Fort Smith, AR

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Conflict resolution in education
Teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders
Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Student emotional support
Academic IEP goal implementation
Experience working with individuals with autism
Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management
School legal knowledge
Behavioral observation therapy assessments
Experience working with children
Working with students
Incident response (Crisis management methodologies)
Behavioral assessments (needs assessment method)
Crisis management as ABA intervention
Behavioral developmental assessment
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
Productivity software
Behavioral IEP goal implementation
Student engagement classroom management
Disability services experience
Data-driven decision making
Working with youth
Behavioral therapy
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Behavior Coordinator to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, student-centered, outcomes-driven environment, feel energized by coaching teams and strengthening program quality, and bring a solutions-first mindset, a sense of humor, and a rock-solid work ethic — We Should Talk!

As a Behavior Coordinator, you will serve as a key driver of high-quality, compliant, and student-centered programming by strengthening staff practice and elevating instructional and behavioral outcomes. You will train, coach, and mentor teams in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), evidence-based teaching strategies aligned to IEP goals, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) practices. You’ll also research and recommend evidence-based curricula and systems—ensuring the program meets Department of Education requirements and ChanceLight standards with a continuous-improvement mindset.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

Providing comprehensive training, guidance, and ongoing support to program staff in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Maintaining high-quality standards for academic instruction and behavioral intervention services delivered to all students.
Coaching staff on evidence-based instructional practices aligned to each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, strengthening implementation fidelity and accelerating student progress.
Assessing program-wide professional development needs and designing, building, and delivering training supports that close performance gaps and elevate outcomes.
Strengthening staff capability through continuous learning by participating in—and promoting participation in—conferences, workshops, seminars, and training sessions that expand core competencies.
Leading the training, certification, and ongoing coaching of staff in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies, reinforcing safe, consistent, and effective application.
Partnering with the Program Director to support hiring, onboarding, orientation, and initial training processes for behavioral program staff.
Researching evidence-based curricula and recommending adoption aligned with Department of Education requirements and program priorities.
Optimizing student, classroom, and program-wide support systems by continuously evaluating needs, refining processes, and implementing improvements.
Participating proactively in required meetings, including student progress reviews, parent-teacher conferences, staff development sessions, and other relevant forums as needed.
Conducting routine quality assurance reviews at the student, staff, classroom, and site levels, documenting results and recommending actionable improvements to increase program effectiveness.
Ensuring ongoing compliance with Department of Education regulations and ChanceLight operational standards, policies, and procedures.
Supporting additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.

‖ Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, behavioral health or a closely related field of study.
Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, special education or a closely related field of study preferred.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an AR state teaching credential.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), registered behavior technician (RBT) or related credential preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing behavioral support, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
Prior experience and/or highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than_ 240,000 student lives!_

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Personal Protection Insurance Plans
Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
Legal Services Insurance
Pet Health Insurance
Accrual-based Paid Time Off
School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
401k Retirement Saving Plan
Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Growth & Development
And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your_ Chance!_

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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academic coordinator jobs in fort smith, ar

Behavior Coordinator

Program Coordinator, WATC

Senior Coordinator of Compliance

Assistant Director for Enrollment Communications

Assistant to the Dean - College of Business and Industry

IT Procurement Specialist

Administrative Specialist III, Office of the Dean of Students

Senior Institutional Enrollment Strategist

Assistant Professor, Management

Fiscal Support Specialist - Cashier

Department Head, Business

Visiting Instructor, School of Education

Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct, English

Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology

Gifted and Talented Coordinator (K-12)

Department Head, Engineering

Department Head, Computer Science

Resident Director, Lion's Den

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mathematics

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