Behavior Support Specialist

Mason Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

School retirement plan

10 paid sick days

6 paid holidays

3 school closure days

Job summary

Mason Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Behavior Support Specialist for Steele Elementary in Mason, MI. In-person role focusing on Title I student support through individualized behavioral plans.

The position requires experience in elementary education, trauma-informed approaches, and relevant certifications; strong communication and organizational skills are essential for building-wide behavior initiatives and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in elementary education, child development or child-related field.
• Three years work experience in elementary education or related field (desired).
• Experience with restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches (desired).
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or De-Escalation (desired).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills (desired).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (desired).
• Ability to support building-wide systems for behavior expectations (desired).

Responsibilities

• Assist Steele Elementary staff in developing and implementing tiered behavior supports and interventions for at-risk students.
• Provide developmentally appropriate academic, social and emotional experiences.
• Offer feedback and behavior supports to align with building goals.
• Coordinate with families, teachers, and community agencies as referrals arise.
• Document and monitor data collection systems to evaluate interventions.
• Communicate with families and staff about student behavior and progress.
• Supervise students before/after school and during lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Support School-wide behavioral expectations and participate in Student Support Team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Technology proficiency

Crisis intervention experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Associate in Elementary Education, Child Development, or child-related field

Elementary Education Teaching Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Student information systems

Job description

Position: Behavior Support Specialist

Location: Steele Elementary / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Principal

About Mason Public Schools:

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here:

Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI):

Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary:

The Behavior Support Specialist provides direct services to identified Title I students. The Behavior Support Specialist facilitates the full participation of Title I students in the academic program through individualized behavioral planning and supporting of Title I students.

Qualifications Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in elementary education, child development or child-related field

Qualifications Desired:

• At least three years work experience in elementary education or related field
• Experience with restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches
• Possess Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
• Competent computer and technology-based skills (Microsoft Office, Google, email, electronic record keeping, student information systems)
• Demonstrated history of strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to support building-wide systems for behavior expectations
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, De-Escalation
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates in Elementary Education, Child Development, or child-related field
• Elementary Education Teaching Certificate

Job Description:

• Assists Steele Elementary (grades 1-5) staff in the development and implementation of tiered behavior supports, plans, and intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students.
• Shall use developmentally appropriate practices to provide successful academic, social and emotional experiences for all children.
• Provides support in classrooms by providing feedback for staff and behavior supports to align building goals.
• Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, and community agencies.
• Generates and accounts for data collection systems to monitor student behaviors, the effectiveness of interventions, and makes modifications as needed.
• In cooperation with teachers, thoroughly documents student behavior, reports to families, and communicates with staff.
• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in an appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines
• Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in informal classroom visitations and observations regarding behavior and student success in the classroom and provides recommendations and suggestions for support, as appropriate.
• Participates in Student Support Team meetings, as well as intervention support teams
• Ability to manage situations and guide others with the physical and mental rigors of being a behavior support staff member.
• Reliable attendance and physical presence are required.
• Maintain confidentiality for all school/program-related information.
• Must follow all grant funded program rules and regulations, Board policies, administrative regulations, operational procedures, and labor agreements.
• Perform other duties as required by the building Principal and Mason Public Schools.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations
• Implement crisis interventions, which can include lifting (up to 50 pounds), implementing physical intervention strategies, and managing escalated student behaviors.

Compensation:

$21.96 hourly, 7.5 hours per day, 183 workdays per year

Benefits:

• Insurance Benefits: Options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage beginning January 1, 2027, or their date of hire, whichever occurs later.
• School retirement plan
• 10 paid sick days
• 6 paid holidays
• 3 school closure days

Work Schedule:

8am-4pm daily, Monday-Friday, Occasional Evening events/meetings or professional development

Deadline:

November 24, 2026