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Behavior Support Specialist
Posted on May 1, 2026
- Penns Grove, United States of America
- 19.0 - 21.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Realize the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.
- Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
- Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
- Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
- Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
- Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
- Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
- Facilitate communication with parents.
- High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
- 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 jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.
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