Behavior Management Specialist

Hamilton County Schools•East Ridge, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Pending approval of the FY27 CFA by TDOE and HCS Board. Hamilton County Schools Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. East Ridge Middle School Profile East Ridge Middle School, nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, TN, is a vibrant and diverse learning community where students in grades 6–8 grow academically, socially, and personally. Built on the pillars of engagement, connection, motivation, and service, ERMS is more than just a school—it’s a place where every child is empowered to succeed. Our Vision is to develop responsible citizens through academic excellence, strong character, and social growth. Guided by The Pioneer Way, our mission is to empower students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, and Ready—values that shape every interaction and create a culture of belonging. We proudly serve a student body that reflects the richness of our community: 56% Hispanic, 26% African American, 15% White, and 3% Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander combined. We are deeply committed to equity and access for all learners. Aligned with Hamilton County Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate, we prepare students to thrive academically, solve problems with resilience, communicate effectively, and engage in their community with cultural awareness. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or through service, ERMS students learn to take calculated risks, persevere through challenges, and work toward common goals. We are seeking staff members who can build strong relationships with a diverse group of students, parents, and staff. You will be a great fit on our team if you collaborate with others, embrace innovative and engaging strategies, work as a team player, and believe every student has the ability to learn. At East Ridge Middle School, we are more than a school—we are a family of Pioneers, paving the way for brighter futures, one student at a time.

Requirements

Four-year college degree preferred.
Trained in at least one research-based strategy for classroom management and/or student behavior such as conflict resolution or peer mediation preferred.
Two (2) years of successful experience working in an urban school preferred.
Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must attend CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training or other training if required by school administrators.
Ability to use good judgment in assessing situations and applying behavior management strategies that de-escalate inappropriate student behavior.
Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Ability to gather student information from different sources and use information to make recommendations to administrators, staff, students, and parents to improve student behavior and academic achievement.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to the school and other stakeholders.
Supports and promotes the school’s overall mission and vision.
Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Assists administrators and staff with safety throughout the school by monitoring students immediately before and after school, classroom, cafeteria, halls, and school grounds.
Uses appropriate communication skills to encourage students to acknowledge inappropriate behavior, accept responsibility for behavior, and identify ways to improve behavior.
Gathers data regarding discipline, attendance, and academic achievement, and other pertinent information regarding students. Provides data to administrators and staff with the goal of improving student behavior and academic achievement.
Works with administration and staff to develop and implement Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP).
Uses researched-based interventions with students to improve student behavior. NEVER administers corporal punishment. Follows school policies, district policies and state/federal laws pertaining to discipline of students.
Assists staff and administrators in developing intervention behavior plans. Monitors plans and recommends changes to staff and administrators as needed.
Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
Works collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
Attends work and arrives to work on time.
Maintains confidentiality.
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
Uses technology to enter and maintain data concerning student behavior.
Completes forms and produces reports as requested by the administration and staff.
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.