Achievement and Behavioral Specialist at Westfield Preparatory High School

National Heritage Academies • Redford Township, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Achievement and Behavioral Specialist provides non-instructional services to eligible, identified Title I students whose behaviors significantly interfere with their academic growth in core content areas. The role monitors student achievement and learner behaviors, provides daily student contact and behavioral support, and works with certified staff such as social workers and counselors to address academic struggles and behavior barriers. Support may include conferencing, in-class assistance, data monitoring, alternative locations for responsible thinking, and strategies specified in behavior support plans.

The specialist engages parents and guardians in planning and evaluating behavioral and academic interventions, maintains progress reporting and contact records, and collaborates with community organizations to support student success. The role also helps implement functional behavior analysis processes, behavior plans, and a positive behavior support system; works with teachers on the Responsible Thinking Process; collects and reports intervention evaluation data; and participates in relevant professional development. When the employee holds teaching certification, duties include observing classroom interactions, providing actionable feedback, and modeling lessons and interactions. The position also supports parent outreach, attendance awareness campaigns, and accurate records of student contacts, interventions, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Must meet state certification and qualification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Decisive leadership skills and school culture development skills preferred.
• Experience managing student behavior and assisting educators with behavior management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-instructional services to eligible, identified Title I students whose behaviors significantly interfere with academic growth in core content areas.
• Monitor student achievement and learner behaviors daily in coordination with certified staff, including tracking assignments, homework, academic struggles, and behavior affecting achievement.
• Maintain daily contact with students and provide support through conferencing, in-class assistance, data monitoring, alternative locations for responsible thinking, and strategies in behavioral support plans.
• Design opportunities for parents to participate with certified staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating behavioral and academic interventions.
• Develop an ongoing progress reporting system to inform parents and guardians about students’ behavioral and academic achievements.
• Establish collaborative relationships with community organizations to facilitate student academic and behavioral success.
• Participate in academic and behavioral professional development to maintain knowledge of research-based strategies.
• Collect and report evaluation data on the impact of behavior interventions for the identified Title I caseload.
• Complete and submit Time and Effort reports as required for personnel funded fully or partially by federal funds.
• Perform other Title I duties specific to the job function as assigned.
• Assist with implementation of the Functional Behavior Analysis Process and Behavior Plans (BCAPS).
• Implement and maintain a Positive Behavior Support System that encourages and rewards positive choices promoting academic achievement.
• Collaborate with teachers on the Responsible Thinking Process to help students reflect on disruptive behavior and encourage classroom success.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents, guardians, and community partners to minimize barriers to learning and academic success.
• If teaching-certified, observe classroom interactions and provide actionable feedback to teachers to improve interactions between students and teachers.
• If teaching-certified, model lessons and interactions to help staff identify behavior-modification best practices.
• Lead staff professional development related to applied behavioral analysis.
• Support regular parent and guardian outreach, including same-day outreach for student absences, through phone calls and digital platforms such as the NHA App.
• Maintain accurate, real-time records of student contacts, interventions, and outcomes using myNHA and other provided tools.
• Support attendance-awareness campaigns and incentive programs and contribute to a school-wide attendance culture.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Support from an experienced leadership team.
• Access to best-in-class curriculum, advanced instructional tools, and resources.
• Behavioral support for teachers and students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED