Behavior Support Assistant (District Wide)

Webster Central School District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits

HSA contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Webster Central School District is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant (District Wide) to deliver proactive interventions and de-escalation support for students in crisis. You will work under the district director or building principal to foster a safe, inclusive school climate and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, data collection, collaboration with teachers, and implementing 504/IEP/behavior plans with fidelity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Counseling/Mental Health/Psychology/Education or related field.
• Associate's degree required (or 60 college credits).
• Two years paid experience in supervision, counseling or instruction of students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation using trauma-informed practices.
• Foster rapport with students and staff through consistent, positive interactions.
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication to de-escalate high-stress situations and support safety.
• Complete CPI training and apply strategies to support student safety.
• Model and coach staff on behavioral support techniques and evidence-based interventions.
• Supervise groups to ensure student safety and accountability during activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to resolve disciplinary situations per student plans.
• Read and implement student 504, IEP and behavior plans.
• Collect behavioral data and monitor progress to inform decisions.
• Participate in FBA and BIP development.
• Provide flexible support across district, building, or classroom levels.

Skills

Disabilities experience

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Counseling/Mental Health/Psychology/Education

Associate's degree or 60 college credits

Two years related experience

Job description

Behavior Support Assistant (District Wide) JobID: 3835

• Position Type: Mental Health/Related Services/ Behavior Specialist
• Date Posted: 7/16/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: ASAP

WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open Position

Position Summary: The role of the Behavior Support Assistant is to deliver proactive interventions and de-escalation support to students in crisis, fostering a safe, inclusive environment while promoting positive student outcomes.

Supervisor: The Behavior Support Assistant is directly responsible to the district director, building principal, or their designee.

Location: District Wide (Specific building assignments at the start of each school year) Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications:

• MUST meet the qualifications for the Monroe County Civil Service Title Behavior Support Assistant OR
• Be on the current Monroe County Civil Service Behavior Support Assistant List OR
• Currently hold the tile of Behavioral Support Assistant
• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling/Mental Health/Psychology/Education or related field preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Working knowledge of conflict resolution

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

• Facilitate immediate crisis intervention and de-escalation for students using function-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Foster professional rapport through consistent, positive interactions with students and staff.
• Utilize advanced verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to de-escalate high-stress situations and foster a positive school climate.
• Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training and utilize strategies/techniques to support student safety.
• Model and coach staff on effective behavioral support techniques and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Ensure student safety and accountability through active supervision of groups during various school activities.
• Partner with teachers and administrators to resolve disciplinary situations in alignment with individual student behavior plans.
• Provide supportive accompaniment and transitions for students throughout the building, ensuring safety and emotional stability.
• Actively participate in collaborative meetings, including district workshops, building-level teams, and professional development sessions.
• Read and implement student 504, IEP and/or behavior plans.
• Execute behavioral data collection and progress monitoring to inform instructional and behavioral decisions.
• Participate in Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) development.
• Provide flexible support across district, building, or specialized classroom levels as needed.
• Perform additional position-related duties as assigned by the District Director, Building Principal, or designee.
• Current qualifications for Monroe county Civil Service Title Behavior Support Assistant
  • Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college with an Associate's degree (or completion of 60 college credits); OR,
  • Two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience involving the supervision, counseling or instruction of students in a school facility, institution or agency devoted to the care, education, rehabilitation or detention of children; OR,
  • Two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience responsible for the protection of people or property in a position such as Police Officer, Security Specialist or Military Police; OR,
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Salary: As per current contract as well as education and experience.

• Health and Dental Benefits
• HSA with District contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement

Correspond With: Mr. David Swinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Human Resources
Webster Central School District
119 South Ave
Webster, NY 14580

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The Webster Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.