Behavior Support Specialist

East Central Ohio Educational Service Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

East Central Ohio ESC seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to support students in the Rolling Hills Local School District. The role focuses on improving emotional well-being, behavior management, and academic performance through intervention planning and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, implementing IEP-aligned behavioral modifications, and coordinating community resources.

Qualifications

• Must hold Ohio Department of Education license appropriate for assignment.
• Experience in K-12 educational settings with intervention planning and behavioral management.
• Criminal background clearance required for public school employment.
• Trauma Informed Care knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to students to enhance emotional well-being and improve academic performance.
• Develops intervention strategies to enable the student to function within their school, home and community environments.
• Implements behavioral strategies and program modifications in accordance with a student’s IEP.
• Works closely with staff to understand factors affecting student performance and behavior.
• Leads individual and/or group counseling sessions and reinforces positive behavior.
• Applies Trauma-Informed Care practices to meet the needs of students and staff.
• Observes and collects data on student behavior and school climate.
• Coordinates community resources and maintains relationships with health leaders.
• Participates in BLT & PBIS communities.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports timely.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to legal authorities.
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, and professional growth opportunities.
• May assist with Special Education, 504 meetings and other student case conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Professionalism

Communication skills

Organization

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Ohio Department of Education License

Job description

The East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Behavior Support Specialist in the Rolling Hills Local School District. The Behavior Support Specialist works with students to address personal conduct, discipline and/or attendance issues in an effort to improve their academic performance. This position works to develop intervention strategies for at-risk students and assists teachers in implementing behavior management methods which encourage a state of physical and emotional wellness.

Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of performance expectations, but are not considered all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as necessary. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. If the selected candidate is a qualified Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), additional responsibilities related to that certification may be assigned.

• Provides services to students to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their overall academic performance
• Develops intervention strategies to enable the student to function within their school, home and community environments
• Implements behavioral strategies and program modifications in accordance with a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Works closely with staff to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial and health) that may affect the student’s performance and behavior
• Leads individual and/or group counseling sessions as required; provides guidance and positive reinforcement of appropriate behavior
• Uses knowledge of Trauma Informed Care practices to best meet the needs of students, staff and families
• Observes and collects data on student behavior, including culture and climate of the school
• Coordinates community resources to meet students’ needs/wrap around services; maintains a strong relationship with community health leaders
• Participates in the BLT & PBIS communities
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports timely
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to legal authorities as required by law
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, and professional growth opportunities as directed
• May assist with Special Education, 504 meetings and other student case conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with local business leaders, community partners, and college/school administrators
• Demonstrates professionalism and diplomatically addresses the concerns of students, parents and administration
• Promotes a positive work environment and encourages student/staff enthusiasm
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses
• Skillfully manages individual, group and organizational interactions; exercises self-control when dealing with difficult situations
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal and nonverbal communication and writing skills
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively and efficiently
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (i.e. mobility issues, transferring, positioning, etc.)
• May be required to successfully complete training in communicable disease, child abuse & neglect, CPR, first aide, and/or behavioral management

Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education License appropriate for assignment
• Experience working in K-12 educational setting which includes the use of intervention planning and behavioral management techniques
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Trauma Informed Care knowledge preferred

Additional Information

Full-time; Monday-Friday

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental & vision