Behavior Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Liberal, Kansas is looking for a full-time Behavior Specialist to lead and support the implementation of effective behavioral practices across the district. This role involves providing coaching and development for staff, monitoring the fidelity of behavior strategies, and collaborating with external partners to enhance behavior support systems. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in education, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Regular travel between district buildings is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education is required; Master's preferred.
• BCBA certification and valid Kansas teaching license are required.
• Experience with SIT and PBIS frameworks is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral support to schools for students in need.
• Lead and support district-wide behavior systems implementation.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching adults

Data-based decision making

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of inclusive practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

Behavior Specialist

Liberal USD 480 District Wide - Liberal, Kansas

This job is also posted in Liberal USD 480

Job Details

Job ID: 5695176

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

Behavior Specialist - Districtwide

Position Purpose

The Behavior Specialist provides leadership, coordination, and direct support to schools in the development and implementation of effective, inclusive behavioral practices across USD 480. This position is responsible for building internal capacity by coaching staff, strengthening Tier 1 systems, and supporting building and district behavior teams to improve outcomes for all students, PreK–12.

This role is designed to transition the district from reliance on external behavioral consultation to a sustainable, internally led model of support.

Reports To

• Director of Special Education
• District Intervention Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

District-Level Leadership & Systems Support

• Lead and support the implementation and continuous improvement of district-wide behavior systems aligned with Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (SIT) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Collaborate with district and building leadership teams to align behavior supports with district goals and initiatives
• Support the ongoing development and effectiveness of Building-Level Behavior Teams and the District Behavior Team
• Assist in creating and maintaining systems for data collection, analysis, and decision‑making related to student behavior

Coaching & Capacity Building

• Provide ongoing coaching, modeling, and feedback to teachers, paraprofessionals, and building teams on evidence‑based behavior strategies and inclusive classroom practices. Support staff in increasing student access and engagement through proactive behavior supports
• Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities for staff across the district, including paraprofessionals

Tier 1 Instructional Support

• Strengthen Tier 1 (universal) behavioral supports across all classrooms. Assist teachers in implementing effective classroom management systems, routines, and expectations
• Promote inclusive practices that support diverse learners within general education settings
• Monitor fidelity of Tier 1 implementation and provide targeted support as needed

Student & Building Support

• Provide direct support to schools for students with behavioral needs, including observation, problem‑solving, and intervention planning
• Assist teams in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) when appropriate
• Support crisis prevention and response planning in collaboration with building teams and coordinate with related service providers such as school psychologists, counselors, and educational audiologists as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Collaboration with External Partners

• Collaborate with external partners and consultants to receive coaching and feedback, support implementation of Tier 1 supports, problem‑solve complex cases and systems challenges, and gradually reduce reliance on external consultants as internal capacity increases

Professional Development & Training

• Coordinate and deliver district‑wide training aligned with behavior supports and inclusive practices
• Ensure participating staff receive targeted training in tiered behaviors of support, access to instructional materials and resources, and ongoing coaching and implementation support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required; Master’s degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field preferred; BCBA certification and valid Kansas teaching or service license required
• Demonstrated experience with SIT, PBIS, or similar frameworks
• Strong knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, classroom management and inclusion, functional behavior assessment (FBA), and behavior planning. Experience providing coaching and professional development to adults preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to coach and support adult learners in a variety of settings
• Data‑based decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, knowledge of inclusive practices and differentiated instruction, ability to work collaboratively across departments and grade levels, strong organizational and communication skills

Work Schedule

• Full‑time position
• Regular travel between district buildings required

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dane Parcel, Director of SPED
• USD #480 District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]