Behavior Support Specialist

Specialized Education Services • York, PA

5h

About The Position

The Behavior Support Specialist collaborates with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the specialist provides customized behavior support and positive behavioral interventions to offer holistic guidance. The role supports students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds and helps foster an inclusive environment where they can develop appropriate social and behavioral skills.

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.

Nice To Haves

• College experience or a bachelor's degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, as well as school site incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of 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.
• Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

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