Behavior Specialist

Socket.dev; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing School District in Lansing, MI is seeking a Behavior Specialist to provide Tier 2–3 behavioral supports and collaborate with school staff to support student success. The role focuses on solving discipline issues, conducting small group sessions, and assisting with CRPBIS implementation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong data analysis, with experience in diverse urban school settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or currently in an LSEA hourly role.
• Strong data analysis related to student outcomes and attendance.
• Experience building relationships with diverse students.
• Experience developing behavior programs in a school setting.
• Commitment to the district's mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tiered behavior support systems with administrators.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators for student support.
• Provide student feedback and track data.
• Coordinate services for students and families in and out of school.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by building administrators.

Skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Collaboration

Behavior programs

Language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Synergy

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a Behavior Specialist. Behavior Specialists provide support related to behavior for identified students. They collaborate with other interventionists in the building to ensure all students are fully supported on their path to graduation and beyond.

The highly Qualified Behavioral Specialist will provide supplemental Tier 2 and 3 supports to students, work on problem solving to reduce discipline issues, provide small group sessions with students, and support the schools CRPBIS implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or currently hold an LSEA hourly position)
• Strong data analysis skills related to student outcomes and attendance
• Experience building relationships with racially diverse, economically diverse, and linguistically diverse students
• Previous experience developing and implementing behavior programs in a school setting
• Commitment to the Lansing School District mission and vision

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, coaching, and/or student support experience in an urban school setting
• Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and Synergy (among other systems)
• Proficient in languages beyond English (in order to potentially communicate with students and parents who speak languages such as Spanish, Hindi, or Arabic)

Sample Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tiered behavior support systems in collaboration with school administrators
• Build positive relationships with students
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators for student support related to academics
• Provide student feedback and track student data
• Coordinate services and resources for students and families both in and out of the school building
• Other tasks as assigned by the building administrators

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,additional job responsibilities may be assigned(depending on funding sources).