Behavior Support Facilitator

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement PSERS

Sick leave

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is hiring a full-time Behavior Support Facilitator for the Coatesville Child and Career Development Center in the Student Services division. The role centers on coordinating immediate behavioral and mental health support, recording incidents, and guiding intervention planning to ensure a safe learning environment.

You will work with school staff, admins, and external partners to implement effective strategies, monitor trends, and contribute to student support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associated/BA in Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Experience in behavioral support, crisis intervention, or student services in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong background in data collection and analysis related to student behavior.
• PA Criminal and Child abuse Clearances current within 180 days prior to start date required.
• FBI clearance current within 1 year of start date required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• MA provider clearance by both PA and federal government required (upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for classroom staff requesting behavioral or mental health assistance.
• Coordinate immediate support by deploying appropriate personnel or strategies to classrooms.
• Collaborate with behavior support staff, dean of students, and administration for effective interventions.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate records of behavioral incidents and interventions.
• Monitor trends and provide data reports to inform decisions and proactive strategies.
• Identify students with immediate mental health needs and coordinate appropriate support resources.
• Communicate with relevant staff and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings to review data and develop intervention plans.
• Engage in required professional development related to behavioral support and crisis intervention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Behavioral support experience

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

A vacancy exists for a full-time Behavior Support Facilitator at the Coatesville Child and Career Development Center within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position plays a critical role in promoting a safe, supportive, and responsive learning environment for all students.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

Summary Of Position

The Behavior Support Facilitator serves as the primary and centralized point of contact for classroom staff requesting behavioral or mental health support through designated communication channels. This position ensures a timely, coordinated response by deploying appropriate personnel and strategies to classrooms in need of immediate assistance.

Working in close collaboration with behavior support staff, the Dean of Students, School Administrators, and external partners, the Facilitator supports effective interventions and ensures continuity of care for students, including those exhibiting immediate mental health needs.

The Facilitator is responsible for collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate records of behavioral incidents and interventions, monitoring trends, and providing timely data reports to inform decision-making, proactive strategies, and intervention planning. This role actively participates in team meetings to review behavioral data and assist with the development of student support plans.

Through responsive coordination, accurate data management, and ongoing professional development in behavioral support, crisis intervention, and mental health practices, the Facilitator plays a critical role in promoting a safe, supportive, and responsive learning environment for all students.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for classroom staff requesting behavioral or mental health assistance through designated communication channels.
• Coordinate immediate support by deploying appropriate personnel or strategies to classrooms.
• Collaborate with behavior support staff, dean of students, and administration to ensure effective interventions.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate records of behavioral incidents and interventions.
• Monitor trends and provide data reports to inform decision-making and proactive strategies.
• Identify students exhibiting immediate mental health needs and coordinate appropriate support resources.
• Communicate with relevant staff and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings to review behavioral data and develop intervention plans.
• Engage in required professional development related to behavioral support, crisis intervention, and mental health practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Experience in behavioral support, crisis intervention, or student services in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong background in data collection and analysis related to student behavior.
• PA Criminal and Child abuse Clearances current within 180 days prior to start date required
• FBI clearance current within 1 year of start date required
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of hire
• Clearance as an MA provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government required (conducted upon hire)

Salary 2026-2027 School Year

• Support Contract Level 11
• Hourly $24.82 - $30.21 Hourly (Placement is based upon related experience)

Schedule

• Monday- Friday. 7.5 hours/day, 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM, 210 days/year

Support Staff Benefits

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, up to $1,000 in opt-out payments available
• Life insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• New employees accrue 10 sick days and 2 personal days annually
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% of 12 credits per year
• ...and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.