2026-2027 Support Liaison

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital School District is seeking an experienced Specialist/Behavior Interventionist to support students with behavior needs within the SSU program housed at Central Elementary School. The role emphasizes coaching teachers, implementing evidence-based strategies, and data collection to monitor progress.

The position requires a 10-month commitment, direct student support, and collaboration with district teams to maximize student success across settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold RBT certification or be eligible for certification by June 2027.
• Bachelor's Degree in special education or related field.
• ABA knowledge/experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with exceptional students with behavior issues and teachers to provide coaching, training and support on implementing student specific plans, evidence-based practices, data collection and de-escalation response research-based, field-tested interventions.
• Consult and team with building leadership and staff, district BCBAs and interventionists, and the special service department.
• Provide direct support to students in the district and collect data around student progress and interventions.
• Collaborate with other educational settings such as Kent County Intensive Learning Center, Parkway Senator Step Up and Delaware Guidance to maximize success for Capital School District Students in those environments.
• Develop relationships with community agencies such as DE Guidance and Division of Prevention, CRISIS and Behavioral Health Services to provide resources to Capital School District Students.
• Sit on the district climate committee
• Attend monthly PLC's
• Monitor classroom behaviors during instruction, collect data on specific student behaviors and assist in implementation of interventions and behavior programs.
• Assist with data collection, file review, assessments and support for Tier 3 students.
• Participate in the school's IST (Intervention Support Team)
• Model implementation of interventions and strategies in the classroom.
• Review students IEP's/ Behavior Plans
• Monitor progress data for Behavior Goals and BIP's
• Observe staff and provide them with feedback regarding Behavior Intervention Plan/ IEP implementation of behavior goals
• Plan and facilitate targeted intervention groups to teach strategies and replacement behaviors aligned with individual student needs, using data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices.
• Provide support to administrators and coach staff regarding effective interventions and behavior techniques.
• Train appropriate staff regarding the use of behavior management programs for individual students.
• Attend IEP meetings, parent and case conferences as needed.
• Assist staff in writing behavioral plans for students and assist with the implementation of these plans.
• Serveon crisis intervention teams as needed and participate in manifestation determination meetings.
• Provide support to students who are not achieving success in their comprehensive building and who are transitioning from a hire level of care to a less restrictive environment.
• Support referral and transition process for students who require a high level of care and students transitioning to a less restrictive environment .
• Other duties as the supervisor/principal needs

Skills

RBT certification

ABA knowledge

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Job description

• Position Type: Specialized Schools /Programs/ Teacher/Specialist
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Kent County Secondary ILC
• Date Available: as soon as possible
• District: Capital School District

Location

SSU Program housed at Central Elementary School.

Terms of Employment

10 Month Position - temporary for the school year.

Salary

Current Teacher Salary Schedule if certified teacher. No Degree Teacher Scale if not certified teacher.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with DPAS Specialist and Board of Education policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must currently hold an RBT certification or be eligible for certification by June 2027
• Bachelor's Degree in special education or related field
• ABA knowledge/ experience preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations

Overview

• Intervene with exceptional students with behavior issues and teachers to provide coaching, training and support on implementing student specific plans, evidence-based practices, data collection and de-escalation response research-based, field-tested interventions.
• Consult and team with building leadership and staff, district BCBAs and interventionists, and the special service department?
• Provide direct support to students in the district and collect data around student progress and interventions.
• Collaborate with other educational settings such as Kent County Intensive Learning Center, Parkway Senator Step Up and Delaware Guidance to maximize success for Capital School District Students in those environments.
• Develop relationships with community agencies such as DE Guidance and Division of Prevention, CRISIS and Behavioral Health Services to provide resources to Capital School District Students.
• Sit on the district climate committee
• Attend monthly PLC's
• Monitor classroom behaviors during instruction, collect data on specific student behaviors and assist in implementation of interventions and behavior programs.
• Assist with data collection, file review, assessments and support for Tier 3 students.
• Participate in the school's IST (Intervention Support Team)
• Model implementation of interventions and strategies in the classroom.
• Review students IEP's/ Behavior Plans
• Monitor progress data for Behavior Goals and BIP's
• Observe staff and provide them with feedback regarding Behavior Intervention Plan/ IEP implementation of behavior goals
• Plan and facilitate targeted intervention groups to teach strategies and replacement behaviors aligned with individual student needs, using data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices.
• Provide support to administrators and coach staff regarding effective interventions and behavior techniques.
• Train appropriate staff regarding the use of behavior management programs for individual students.
• Attend IEP meetings, parent and case conferences as needed.
• Assist staff in writing behavioral plans for students and assist with the implementation of these plans.
• Serveon crisis intervention teams as needed and participate in manifestation determination meetings.
• Provide support to students who are not achieving success in their comprehensive building and who are transitioning from a hire level of care to a less restrictive environment.
• Support referral and transition process for students who require a high level of care and students transitioning to a less restrictive environment .
• Other duties as the supervisor/principal needs

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Checkfor the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone [phone]