Behavior Support Specialist

Perry Township School District; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Support Specialist position at Perry Township School District (Douglas MacArthur Elementary) supports students by collaborating with teachers, families and staff to promote a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment. The role includes one-on-one and classroom support for behavioral and academic reasons.

Responsibilities include implementing PBIS initiatives, teaching social skills, participating in the discipline team, communicating effectively with staff and families,

Qualifications

• BA degree preferred.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training preferred; willing to be trained if not trained.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and administration in carrying out the philosophy of discipline within the school.
• Teaching social skills lessons.
• Member of school discipline team.
• Help promote school wide PBIS initiative.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, families, and students.
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with school professionals, students and families.

Skills

Communication skills

PBIS knowledge

Team collaboration

Diverse student support

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Type

• Position Type: Support Staff - Instructional/ BEHVR SUPP SPECLST
• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Location: Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Behavioral Support Specialist

Position Purpose

To collaborate with school professionals, families and students to promote and maintain a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment for all students and support identified one-on-one, in the classroom, for behavior and academic reason.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with teachers and administration in carrying out the philosophy of discipline within the school.
• Teaching social skills lessons.
• Member of school discipline team.
• Help promote school wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)initiative.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, families, and students.
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with school professionals, students and families.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

$35.18 per hour.

Work Schedule

8 hours per day.
183 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
• Knowledge of positive behavior strategies and reinforcement.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Ability to quickly gather information and identify problems and goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• Ability to be organized and maintain records,manage time and resources effectively and efficiently.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Occasional Ability to lift 25 pounds. Seldom Ability to carry 25 pounds. Seldom Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws andcodes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Seldom

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trainingpreferred. If not trained, must be willing to be trained.

Education

• BA degree preferred.

Experience

• Priority will be given to those with:
  • Previous experience with elementary age children in a school/formal setting.
  • PBIS implementation.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt