Behavior Support Specialist

Specialized Education Services•York, PA

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.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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.

Nice To Haves

College experience or a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Monitor and support students 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 and school site incentive programs.
Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Foster a positive and 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.