Behavior Support Specialist

Specialized Education Services • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Provide customized behavior support and use positive behavioral interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic guidance. The role includes supporting students throughout the school site, contributing to behavior support plans, documenting incidents and progress, and helping maintain student and staff safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to provide support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.
• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to students' non-verbal cues.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

• College experience or a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site, including classrooms and transition areas.
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and document behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Use positive behavioral intervention and support strategies, along with school site incentive programs.
• Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in staff debriefings after challenging behavior or crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

What This Job Offers

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