Behavior Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 48,681 - 83,531; Full time

Job summary

Barre Unified Union School District Special Services in Barre, Vermont is seeking a Behavior Specialist to assist teachers and staff in providing classroom and behavioral supports for students who struggle with social, emotional, and challenging behaviors.

Based at the Student Support Center with middle school students, the role includes collecting data, collaborating with the student support team, and supporting behavior plans and interventions. Starting date: Aug 17, 2026. Salary range listed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with concentration in psychology, counseling, mental health, BCBA, or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree preferred; educator license not required for this role.
• Proven ability to communicate respectfully with students, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support students to meet school expectations.
• Conduct student observations.
• Develop and support Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Review student behavior progress and data.
• Assist teachers and staff where students show challenging behaviors.
• Communicate changes in behavior plans to teachers and families.
• Collaborate with staff to address behavioral challenges.
• Communicate with parents about individual behavior plans.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Data review

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

BCBA certification

Job description

Behavior Specialist

Barre Unified Union School District Special Services - Barre, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5847157

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Barre Town Middle and Elementary School seeks a behavior specialist to assist teachers (and other school staff) in providing classroom and behavioral supports for students who struggle with social, emotional, and challenging behaviors. Our behavior specialist will work out of our Student Support Center with middle school students and will become an integral part of our student support team, as well as assist in the collection of student data.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting students to be able to meet school expectations.
• Conducting student observations.
• Developing, implementing, and supporting Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
• Reviewing student behavior progress and data.
• Supporting teachers and staff in settings where students are presenting challenging behaviors.
• Communicating with teachers and staff around changes in behavior plans or interventions for individual students.
• Collaborating with staff to support students' behavioral challenges and address issues as they come up to best support the students in the program.
• Communicating with parents and families about their child’s individual behavior plan at school.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) or equivalent with a concentration in psychology, counseling, mental health, BCBA, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• An educator's license is not required for this role.
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with students, faculty/staff, parents, administrators, and the community is required.
• Understanding of and proven experience with systemic improvement and successful change models.
• Handle with Care certification, preferred (ability to train if needed).
• Please include three written letters of recommendation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,681 to $83,531 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > Social Worker

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sue Cioffi , Administrative Assistant
• Special Services
• Email: [e-mail]

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