Behavior Management Specialist - Level III (K-4)

Department: Harrison Elementary School
Reports to: Building Principal - James Conrad
Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year - Ongoing
Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday (174 Duty Days)
Salary Range: $20.68 - $21.74 per hour (based on education and experience)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• PERA retirement
• 403b retirement plan
• Paid Sick/ESST & Paid Personal Leave

About the Role

The building Behavioral Management Specialist will provide 1:1 or small group support to students with significant cognitive and/or behavioral needs. This position requires specialized behavioral support and skills to meet the unique needs of students. The role can be physically demanding and requires critical thinking and quick response skills. Handle With Care certification will be required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students
• Work 1:1 with students requiring significant behavioral support
• Ensure student's safety, and the safety of others at all times
• Provide homebound service/support when appropriate and necessary for students
• Consult with parents/guardians, other service providers, and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills for students
• Provide a flexible and quick-thinking response when dealing with students that are deregulated/stressed
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to student and staff needs as they arise in a building; when 1:1 student is absent, staff will be assigned to support other teachers and students
• Participate in student meetings where staff problem-solve and develop plans to help support students with behavioral concerns
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent/guardian meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes
• Monitor student's progress and prepare documentation and reports regarding student's progress
• Maintain confidentiality
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Two-year Associate's Degree, 60 college credits, and/or successful completion of Para Pro assessment
• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral needs, autism, and cognitive impairments
• Experience or willingness to learn how to implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Handle With Care certification

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to support students requiring behavior intervention techniques and programs
• Problem-solving and de-escalation skills for students during times of deregulation/stress
• Good physical condition due to the potential need to implement restrictive procedures
• Knowledge of functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention techniques
• Flexibility based on program and student needs
• Ability to remain calm and patient in volatile situations and react quickly in a variety of scenarios
• Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher
• Ability to adapt equipment and materials as needed
• Strong organizational skills
• Sensitivity in working with individuals with various physical, psychological, cognitive, and sensory abilities
• Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public
• Maintain current Handle With Care certification
• Maintain current certification in First Aid, CPR, and medication administration