2026 - 2027 School Year - Behavioral Instructional Liaison

Job Summary

This position will involve working collaboratively, as part of a school team, to assess behaviors. The Behavior Liaison will provide on-going consultation and support to school teams to determine and implement appropriate behavioral strategies for students experiencing behavioral challenges. The Behavior Liaison will provide co-training opportunities for school personnel throughout the district based on the following topics: classroom management, instructional strategies, positive behavioral supports and interventions, including Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans.

Qualifications

• Teacher's License with 487 School Counselor endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor degree in education or related mental health field.
• 2 years experience in education or related mental health field.
• Training and experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors, which interfere with their learning or the learning of others.
• Training and experience in developing and implementing positive behavior interventions and strategies.
• Training and experience in developing and implementing school wide positive behavior support systems in a school setting.

Essential Functions/Job Duties

• Assess the need for Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans including the development of effective data collection systems.
• Aid in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Provide active monitoring of the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans to ensure plans are implemented consistently and with fidelity.
• Improve the ability of administrators, teachers, and other school personnel to foster positive student behavior and provide safe and supportive learning environments.
• Provide related professional development activities to school personnel.
• Provide behavioral consultation to school staff on individual students and classroom management.
• Train school staff on the execution of Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Respond to behavioral emergency situations in schools throughout the system.
• Collaborate with school staff regarding positive behavioral supports and interventions.
• Communicate regularly with all school staff regarding assigned caseload.
• Attend in-service, staff development activities, and other required meetings.
• Participate in local, state, or national staff development activities as requested.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in the field of behavior management and instructional strategies.
• Maintain appropriate documentation as determined by the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all pertinent federal, state and district regulations and policies.
• Attend School Support Team Meetings, Individual Education Plan Team Meetings and other student focused team meetings, as necessary, or directed by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report directly to the assigned Supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Extensive knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports
• Ability to work both, independently and collegially
• Demonstrate flexibility
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
• Willingness to be trained, to accept supervision from multiple sources, and be able to take the initiative to begin a task.
• Excellent time and materials management skills
• Keen observation, listening, and interactive skills vital to the development of positive professional relationships
• Achieve and maintain, certification in district-approved behavior intervention training program that requires the demonstration of proper physical and verbal de-escalation techniques used during a potential crisis situation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of behavior intervention programs for students with severe behavioral challenges, by implementing individualized programs as directed by the teacher and/or supervisory staff.
• Keep and maintain reliable and valid data on behavioral programs and systematic reinforcement systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of research based instructional strategies, for students with severe behavioral challenges, by implementing individualized strategies with fidelity.
• Perform other duties as assigne