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Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Kindergarten 1, 2Date Posted: 2/17/2026Location: Whitney ElementaryDate Available: 08/03/2026Closing Date: Until FilledELEMENTARY BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (2026-27 School Year)Primary Purpose:Supports PK 2 students by promoting positive behavior, social-emotional development, and access to instruction. This position works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, counselors, and families to implement proactive behavior supports, provide targeted interventions, and strengthen Tier I, II, and III behavioral systems aligned to MTSS and PBIS frameworks.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree from accredited university in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related fieldBehavior-related certification preferred (Registered Behavior Technician or Board Certified Behavior Analyst)Special Knowledge/Skills:Training in de-escalation and crisis response strategiesKnowledge of PBIS, MTSS, Conscious Discipline, or similar frameworksKnowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventionsEffective communication skillsExperience: One year experience providing behavior support in an educational settingMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Behavior Systems & MTSSCollaborate with campus leadership to implement and monitor PBIS and MTSS behavioral supports.Collect, analyze, and monitor behavior data (discipline referrals, frequency logs, progress monitoring).Participate in MTSS meetings and contribute to behavior intervention planning.Support Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in collaboration with special education staff.Student Growth and DevelopmentProvide direct support to students exhibiting behavioral, emotional, or social skill needs in PK 2 settings.Implement Tier II and Tier III behavior interventions, including behavior contracts, check-in/check-out systems, and social skills groups.Support students during transitions, unstructured times (arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch), and in classrooms as needed.Assist with de-escalation, emotional regulation strategies, and safety plans when students are in distress.Teacher & Staff SupportModel proactive classroom management strategies and positive behavior supports.Coach and support teachers in implementing behavior strategies, routines, and expectations.Assist with behavior-related professional development and campus initiatives.Collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure consistency in behavior support implementation.OtherWork closely with counselors, special education staff, interventionists, and administrators.Maintain documentation and confidentiality in accordance with district and state guidelines.Support campus-wide initiatives related to student behavior, safety, and social-emotional learning.Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipmentPosture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walkingLifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hoursEnvironment: Exposure to biological hazardsMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress