Behavior Specialist

About the role

The Behavior Specialist supports a joyful, structured, and purposeful school culture where all students, regardless of ability or background, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to succeed. The Behavior Specialist works closely with students, teachers, school leaders, and families to promote positive student behavior, strengthen social-emotional development, and ensure all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive behavioral support to students across classrooms and school settings.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and individualized student supports.
• Support students in developing self-regulation, conflict resolution, coping, and social-emotional skills.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and problem-solving with students.
• Respond to student behavior incidents in a calm, consistent, and student-centered manner.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students while maintaining high expectations.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to implement effective behavior management systems and classroom supports.
• Provide coaching and modeling around behavior management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to behavior incidents, interventions, and student progress.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the school's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Experience working with children in schools or youth-serving organizations required.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, emotional, or social needs preferred.
• Strong classroom management, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented in high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills

• Strong classroom management, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented in high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Schedule

• Full-time