Behavior Management Specialist

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

LTD

PERA

403b

Paid Personal

Sick/ESST

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools at Brainerd High School is seeking a Behavior Management Specialist to provide 1:1 or small group behavioral support for students with significant needs. The role requires specialized behavioral support, quick thinking, and strong teamwork to ensure student safety and progress.

The position involves implementing behavior plans, collaborating with families and staff, and meeting IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associates Degree, 60 college credits or Para Pro certification.
• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral needs.
• Handle with Care certification.
• First aid, CPR, and medication administration certifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students.
• Provide 1:1 support to students requiring significant behavioral support.
• Ensure student's safety, and the safety of others at all times.
• Provide home bound service/support when appropriate.
• Consult with parents/guardians and other service providers to ensure effective services.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills for students.
• Demonstrate flexible, quick-thinking responses for deregulated/stressed students.
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, etc.) to develop student goals.
• Monitor student progress and prepare documentation and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Behavioral support

Communication

De-escalation

Team player

Handle with Care

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

Associates Degree

Para Pro certification

Job description

Assignment Details

Position Title: Behavior Management Specialist

Location: Brainerd High School

Hours: 8 hours per day

Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year

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Non-Exempt

Union: Non Union

Assignment Details

Position Title: Behavior Management Specialist

Location: Brainerd High School

Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year - Ongoing

Hours: 8 hours per day

Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year

Compensation: $20.68 - $22.80 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Behavior Management / Student Support Specialist Handbook located on district website)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Union: Non Union

BENEFITS:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• PERA
• 403b
• Paid Personl and Sick/ESST

Job Summary

The building Behavioral Management Specialist will provide 1:1 or small group support to students with significant cognitive and/or behavioral needs. This position will require specialized behavioral support and skills that will meet the unique needs of students. This position can be physically demanding and requires critical thinking and quick response skills. Handle With Care certification will be required.

Essential Functions

• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students
• Work 1:1 with students requiring significant behavioral support
• Ensure student's safety, and the safety of others at all times
• Provide home bound service/support when appropriate and necessary for students
• Consult with parents/guardians, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills for students
• Provide a flexible and quick-thinking response when dealing with students that are deregulated/stressed
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to student and staff needs as they arise in a building; when 1:1 student is absent staff will be assigned to support other teachers and students
• Participate in student meetings where staff problem-solve and develop plans to help support students with behavioral concerns
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent/guardian meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes
• Monitor student's progress and be able to prepare documentation and reports regarding student's progress
• Maintain confidentiality
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A Two-year Associates Degree, 60 college credits and/or successful completion of Para Pro assessment.
• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral needs, autism and cognitive impairments
• Experience or willingness to learn how to implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Handle with Care certification

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team
• Ability to support students requiring behavior intervention techniques and programs
• Ability to problem-solve and de-escalate students during times of deregulation/stress
• Must be in good physical status due to the potential need to implement restrictive procedures
• Knowledge of functional behavioral assessments, and behavioral intervention techniques
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs
• Ability to remain calm and patient in volatile situations and react and respond quickly in a variety of situations
• Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher
• Ability to adapt equipment and materials as needed
• Strong organizational skills
• Sensitivity in working with individuals with various physical, psychological, cognitive and sensory abilities
• Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public
• Maintain current Handle with Care certification
• Maintain current certification in First aid, CPR, and medication administration