Behavior Specialist - Special Education

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support both general and special education staff in addressing behavioral and emotional concerns affecting students. This full-time position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in educational settings. Responsibilities include assessing student behavior, designing interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and will contribute to creating a positive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred.
• At least three years of experience with behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers and students with behavioral concerns.
• Designs and models behavioral interventions.
• Collaborates on professional development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work

Job description

• Position Type:
  Other Licensed Staff/ Behavior Specialist
  
  
• Date Posted:
  6/16/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Special Education
  
  

Position Type:
Other Licensed Staff/ Behavior Specialist

Date Posted:
6/16/2025

Location:
Special Education

Closing Date:
Open until filled

POSITION INFORMATION:

Supervisor: Ms. Kimberly Judge, Director of Special Education Employment Period: 10 months Employment Status: Full-time Pay Grade: G-016 Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience Start Date: August 11, 2025

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports general and special education teachers, staff, parents and students through remediation of social, behavioral and emotional concerns affecting students' academic progress.

• Assesses students' behavior in the classroom/school setting for the purpose of identifying and recommending positive behavioral supports.
• Assists general education and special education teachers in the identification and development of individualized instructional/behavioral interventions intended to change behavior; using evidence based practices.
• Designs, models, and develops materials needed to implement recommended instructional and/or behavioral intervention strategies.
• Collaborates with principals, teachers, and special education staff to identify, plan and implement professional development activities in the area of classroom and behavior management, non-violent crisis intervention training.
• Makes recommendations to instructional leaders, teachers and support staff for the development of instructional materials, accommodations, modifications and assessments, behavioral supports, and changes to the learning environment needed for all students to be successful and access the curriculum.
• Researches resources and research-based practices for the purpose of determining appropriate behavioral interventions to address students' individualized needs.
• Serves as a team member on various HCS and community groups.
• All other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in both office and school environments.
• Travel between school sites is required.
• Occasional lifting of materials or assistance with physically managing student behaviors may be necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred but not required.
• Valid state licensure or endorsement as required by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
• At least three years of experience working with students with behavioral challenges in educational settings.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and state regulations related to behavior supports.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position:

• Resume
• Feedback on reference forms from at least 2 persons listed as references (required from external candidates).

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone]
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.




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