Behavior Support Assistant 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,958 - 56,416; Full time

Job summary

Heather Empfield Day School in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a dedicated Behavior Support Assistant to support students with behavioral needs in a school-based setting.

You will work under a teacher, implement behavior strategies, collect data, and support transitions and social-emotional goals as part of a collaborative instructional team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral needs is beneficial.
• Ability to implement strategies under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in devising strategies to reinforce positive behaviors.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment used in program.
• Record and document student performance data.
• Help student with daily living/self-help skills if applicable.
• Implement behavior plans and social-emotional supports as directed.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Teaching strategies

Identify autism/disabilities

Behavioral strategies

Behavior plan execution

Behavior data collection

Basic computer apps

Team collaboration

Work under direction of teacher

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Stafford County Public Schools HEATHER EMPFIELD DAY SCHOOL - Fredericksburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Behavior Support Assistant 2026-2027

This job is also posted in Stafford County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4640637

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Behavior Support Assistant

Location: School Based

Pay Grade: Instructional Support Salary Grade ISIV

Work Calendar: 185 Day Service

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of a building administrator and with direction from one or more teachers, the Behavior Support Assistant is responsible for implementing behavioral strategies to assist the student in achieving academic and social success in the educational environment.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing positive behaviors based upon the individual needs of the student to whom assigned.

• Operate and care for a variety of equipment used in conjunction with the instructional program.
• Assist the teacher with record keeping and documentation of student’s performance.
• Assist the student with daily living skills and self-help skills if applicable.
• Work in conjunction with the teacher toward meeting the social and emotional needs of the student to whom assigned.
• Accompany the student to assigned classes and implement behavior strategies as directed by teacher to whom assigned, implement visual strategies and revise as needed, provide social skills cueing and reinforcers, implement prompting techniques and revise as needed and provide strategies for successful transition.
• Work with student to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Serve as the chief source of behavior information to the instructional team.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, or GED, or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Basic curriculum expectations
  • Basic teaching strategies
  • Identify Autism/Emotional disabilities
  • Basic behavioral strategies
• Skills
  • Implement multi-step behavior plans
  • Collect and articulate behavioral data
  • Basic computer applications
• Abilities
  • Work under the direction of the teacher to whom assigned
  • Problem-solve issues toward a positive outcome
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $29,958 to $56,416 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Dowd
• HEATHER EMPFIELD DAY SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]