Academic Specialist - Behaviors

Region 8 Education Service Center; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 Education Service Center is hiring an Academic Specialist to provide targeted instruction for students with behavioral challenges, enhancing their academic and social skills.

The role requires a valid elementary teaching license and strong communication abilities, as well as a commitment to professional training. The position works closely with classroom teachers to ensure academic progress and meet the needs of affected students.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid elementary teaching license.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention training is either required or must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students with academic and behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers to determine necessary interventions.
• Assist in analyzing assessment data for school improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention Trained

Planning and organizing abilities

Education

Valid elementary teaching license

Valid reading endorsement

Job description

Position Title

Academic Specialist - Behaviors

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reporting

Responsible to: Building Principal

Supervises: n/a

Evaluated by: Building Principal

Employment Terms

• 183 days (all instructional days, teacher work days, registration days)
• Evaluation Period: Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures; Annual evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position

Provides instruction based on student needs and supports academic and behavioral progress. Students will include those who display inappropriate behaviors due to poor home life, excessive absences, tardiness or truancies, poor social skills, and/or low academic performance.

Confidentiality

Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connection with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid elementary teaching license, valid reading endorsement (strongly preferred)
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Must be CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention Trained or be willing to complete training.

Essential Functions

• Work with students with academic & behavioral difficulties.
• Provide small group instruction to students for the purpose of intervention and remediation or enrichment.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to determine interventions needed.
• Participates in the analysis of assessment data as it pertains to the school improvement plan.
• Assist teachers with administering building level assessments.
• Be familiar with requirements of Title I and answer questions from parents regarding Title I.

Secondary Functions

• Work with building principal and teachers to establish daily schedule for groups.
• Organize assessment data for teachers.
• Facilitate positive interactions between students and teachers, student and peers, and student and other adults.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as may be necessary as directed by the Building Principal and/or the Superintendent.

Knowledge Of

• Policies, procedures and functions of best practices in reading instruction
• Applicable software and applications.

Abilities

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Classroom instructional equipment

Place Where Work is Performed

• School building and classroom.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to intercede with student elopement (run, walk quickly).
• Must be able to crouch or bend over to get on student level.
• Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs if necessary.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb stairs.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.

Job Description Updated

June 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Marion Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.