Coordinator, Behavior Support

Howard County Public School System • Perryton, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education, the Coordinator, Behavior Support provides leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of behavioral supports across the school system. The Coordinator oversees and aligns behavioral support personnel, practices, and professional learning to ensure consistent, equitable, and evidence-based services for students whose behavioral, social-emotional, or mental health needs impact their access to learning. This position promotes a comprehensive continuum of behavioral supports grounded in relationship-centered practices, inclusion, student dignity, and meaningful participation in school communities. The Coordinator collaborates with school leaders, central office staff, families, and community partners to build staff capacity, strengthen systems of support, and ensure behavioral services are aligned with district priorities and student needs. The work is guided by the belief that behavior is a form of communication and that positive outcomes are best achieved through understanding, connection, skill-building, and individualized support rather than exclusionary or reactive practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
• Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education professional certificate or license in an MSDE licensure area at the time of application with any of the additional endorsements below: Administrator I or Administrator II Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals
• Applicants who do not already possess the required licensure above may be considered if you are eligible through one of the pathways below: Hold a current MSDE professional certificate or license and complete all MSDE requirements for the Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals endorsement by the position effective date.
• Have completed a Maryland Approved Program which leads to licensure as a supervisor of instruction, assistant principal or principal by the position effective date.
• Have completed an approved out-of-State program which leads to licensure as a supervisor of instruction, assistant principal, or principal and includes a supervised clinical practicum and earn passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Praxis 6990) by the position effective date.
• Hold a valid professional state license in administration from another state or country and have verification of five years of effective performance as an administrator in a PreK-12 school setting.
• Five years of experience designing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral support systems in PreK-12 settings, including working with students receiving special education services.
• Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles in special education.

Nice To Haves

• Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education professional certificate or license in Generic Special Education.
• Experience working with students with disabilities at two or more levels (i.e., early childhood, elementary, middle and/or high school).
• Experience developing and conducting professional learning in the areas of special education or instructional leadership for a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the success of education initiatives.
• Prior supervisory experience in the field of education.
• Experience managing grant and operational budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of a districtwide behavioral support framework.
• Supervises, coordinates, and supports behavioral services personnel including instructional staff, social workers, and Board-Certified Behavior Supervisors.
• Designs and facilitates professional learning, coaching, and consultation systems.
• Coordinates behavioral supports across schools, community-based programs, and specialized services.
• Monitors implementation and student outcome data to advance equitable practices, reduce disproportionality in disciplinary actions, and support safe, inclusive learning environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.
• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager