2026-27 Behavior Specialist (Teacher) Location to be Determined

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Kansas City is looking for a Behavior Specialist to implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. The ideal candidate will have Missouri certification and elementary teaching experience. Responsibilities include coaching staff, conducting professional development, and analyzing student behavior data. This full-time role requires flexibility, strong leadership, and organizational skills. Salary and employment terms will be determined by the Board Of Education, with benefits according to policies.

Qualifications

• Missouri certification required.
• Elementary teaching experience is a must.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with teachers, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS).
• Oversee professional development for evidence-based practices.
• Analyze student behavioral data to identify interventions.

Skills

Missouri certification

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility and multi-tasking

Professional development planning

Education

Elementary teaching experience

Tools

EduClimber

Job description

2026-27 Behavior Specialist (Teacher) Oakwood Manor Elementary School

Job Details

Job ID: 5665385

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Behavior Specialist (PROFESSIONAL STAFF)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Missouri certification
• Elementary teaching experience
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills including human relations and communication skills
• Experience planning and conducting professional development / training
• Demonstrates leadership and project organizational skills (planning, implementing, evaluation)
• Ability to work collaboratively with various groups and gain consensus related to project implementation and other problem solving
• Experience in data-based decision making
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff)

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: The Behavior Specialist will (a) lead the effort to build and maintain a strong, positive achievement-oriented school culture that nurtures, inspires, and empowers students to become successful adults with 21st century skills; (b) work closely with teachers, students, and parents to provide positive behavior supports and interventions; and (c) develop, enhance, and provide technical support for the implementation of a schoolwide PBIS framework. This position requires strong relationship- and team-building skills, ability to communicate clearly, strong organizational skills, ability to be flexible and meet deadlines, multi-tasking capability, and detail-oriented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the implementation of a Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) framework
• Work closely with principal, PBIS team, and staff to ensure consistent schoolwide implementation
• Oversee implementation and provide professional development for evidence-based practices to improve school climate, Check In Check Out (CICO), social-emotional learning (SEL), restorative justice, and/or trauma-informed interventions
• Track, review, and analyze student behavioral data including discipline referrals and suspensions to identify interventions for at-risk students
• Implement school climate surveys (Panorama), PBS fidelity checks (EBS), and problem-solving checklists
• Work closely with appointed school personnel on program evaluation activities
• Provide direct coaching and counseling services to Tier II and Tier III students
• Attend PBIS Team meetings and Building Leadership Team meetings
• Participate in PBIS conferences and meetings
• Train and provide ongoing technical and data analysis support to staff who use school-wide data collection systems (EduClimber).
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required