Behavior Improvement Specialist 2026-2027 SY

EXVAL; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East St Louis School District 189 is seeking a Behavior Improvement Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year to develop and implement a comprehensive behavior intervention plan aligned to Illinois PBIS requirements, focusing on personal and social development to maximize student achievement.

Under the supervision of the Principal, you will train staff, collect and analyze data, and coordinate with district teams to support students with behavior needs, including at-risk youth, through tiered

Qualifications

• Certification in Restorative Practice and PBF (optional)
• Experience working with at-risk students
• Computer skills to generate data graphs and reports
• Proficient in Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Expand and sustain implementation of PBIS
• Assess training needs and connect with PBIS TAC
• Support research for PBIS and provide technical assistance for implementation
• Collaborate with PBIS Network to connect students, families, service organizations, and schools
• Participate in district and building level team meetings
• Comply with all district/school policies, practices and procedures
• Provide technical assistance on meeting dates, calendar tasks, and agendas
• Assist with PBIS action plan development at all three tiers
• Provide ongoing support to Internal Coaches
• Monitor progress of PBIS teams
• Ensure school-wide data collection systems are established
• Collect data to share with the Principal and leadership team
• Provide training in Restorative Practice and PBF
• Support students with behavior issues impacting academic achievement
• Be a member of the secondary Summer School staff to support behavior interventions
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Skills

PBIS knowledge

Restorative Practice

Data collection & analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Training/mentoring

Education

Certification in Restorative Practice and PBF

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - East St Louis School District 189

Behavior Improvement Specialist 2026-2027 SY JobID: 4235

• Position Type: District and School Support Positions - Non-Cert
• Date Posted: 9/23/2026
• Location: Gordon Bush Alternative Center
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/07/2026

TITLE: Behavior Improvement Specialist CLASSIFICATION: Non-Certified

FLSA Exempt (Executive) DEPARTMENT: Curriculum/Instruction

SALARY: Teacher Aide Salary Schedule WORK YEAR: 180 Days

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Principal, the Student Behavior Improvement Specialist will assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive behavior intervention and assessment plan for the school that is aligned to Illinois State PBIS Program requirements, which include personal/social development of students to maximize achievement.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in Restorative Practice and Positive Behavior Facilitation (PBF) (optional)
• Computer skills necessary to generate data graphs and reports
• Experience working with at risk students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• PBIS Universal, Secondary, and Tertiary Levels
• Restorative Practice and PBF
• Experience and expert training skills in effective behavior interventions including school-wide classroom and individual student behavior intervention plans

• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication

• Manage multiple components of program development, training, technical assistance, and evaluation tasks
• Implement intense student support
• Collect and manage data

Behavior Improvement Specialist Position Description - Continued

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Job Functions)

• Expand and sustain implementation of PBIS
• Assess training needs and connect with PBIS Network Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC)
• Support research for PBIS and provide technical assistance for implementation
• Collaborate with PBIS Network to connect students, families, service organizations, and schools to meet student and family needs
• Participate in district and building level team meetings
• Comply with all district/school policies, practices and procedures
• Support building level team meetings by providing technical assistance (meeting dates, calendar tasks, agenda, communication with staff, etc.)
• Assist with PBIS action plan development at all three tiers
• Provide on-going support and technical assistance to Internal Coaches (Building Level Leaders)
• Monitor the progress of PBIS teams
• Insure that school-wide data collection systems are established
• Collect data to share with the Principal and applicable leadership team
• Provide technical assistance on school-wide data analysisProvide technical assistance on the use of secondary interventions
• Provide training in Restorative Practice and PBF
• Use training and expertise to support students with behavior issues impacting academic achievement
• Be a member of the secondary Summer School staff to support appropriate behavior interventions
• Participate in appropriate training
• Perform any other related duties and tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Inside/outside office environment
• Some travel within the district

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 pounds
• Possible contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals