Behavior and Academic Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking a Behavior and Academic Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year at Myhre Elementary School in Bismarck, North Dakota. This is a one-year, full-time contract with starting date immediate.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers to address student behavior and academic needs, developing school-wide behavior plans, and providing coaching and professional development for staff. ND teaching licensure or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• ND teaching license or eligibility required.
• Licensed social worker also acceptable.
• Two-year degree with experience working with children acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructional coach to address students’ behaviors and support academics.
• Develop behavior change strategies and school-wide plans.
• Use data-based decision making and monitor progress.
• Provide modeling, coaching, and professional development for teachers.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Licensed in social work

Experience with children

Education

ND teaching license

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Behavior and Academic Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools Myhre Elementary School - Bismarck, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886295
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Behavior and Academic Specialist for the 2026-2027 School Year.

This is a one year contract.

The Academic and Behavior Specialist will collaborate with teachers and specialists for delivery of academic and behavior support services to students. Preferred (but not required) candidate would hold a ND teaching license and/or have experience working as a certified teacher and can obtain a ND teaching license.

Responsibilities

• The Academic and Behavior Specialist will collaborate with the instructional coach to address students’ inappropriate behaviors and provide a means to help the students become more academically successful.
• The Academic and Behavior Specialist will work in collaboration with staff to provide both classroom and school-wide function-based planning for developing behavior change strategies that focus on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior.
• Collaborate with staff regularly and engage in data-based decision making as well as ongoing review of documentation and progress monitoring to support the management of challenging behaviors and bridging academic gaps.
• As well as providing classroom-based modeling, coaching, and student-specific interventions; facilitates teacher inquiry and related professional development for academic and behavior.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Valid ND Teaching Certificate or
• Licensed in social work or
• A two year degree and experience working with children

Depending on qualifications, salary will be based on the teacher salary schedule

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $53,713 to $79,872 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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