Behavior Specialist 2026-2027

Stafford County Public Schools•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Education, the position of Behavior Specialist will provide direct support to instructional staff and specific students in behavioral and academic strategies. This position assists in providing professional development and consultation in data driven best practices, evidence- based positive strategies for improving individual behavior, classroom management, and school-wide behavior support strategies through coaching and facilitating school- wide team processes at school sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited university
Completion of an approved Special Education program
Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education.
Knowledge Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught
Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation
Skills Relate positively to parents and other community representatives
Assess individual needs and performance
Abilities Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Provide assistance in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Assist teachers in planning curriculum, developing individualized lesson plans, and preparing instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learningstyles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements and physical, emotional, and academic levels of development
Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching and behavioral strategies and techniques to support students that include utilizing assistive technology and specialized equipment
Work with students to increase motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuously assessing level of functioning, and giving continuous feedback for all learning activities
Develop and implement a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports to include Handle with Care to include collaboration with all instructional staff regarding accommodations and/or modifications to the IEP
Participate in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plan using the Functional Behavior Assessment process
Administer, interpret, and report standardized test results for purposes of evaluating educational progress and determine eligibility for special education
Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.