Behavior Support Specialist

Young World Physical Education

Williamston (NC)

On-site

USD 45,756 - 79,001

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Williamston, NC is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to address students' behavioral and mental health needs. This role involves providing support and training for school personnel, guiding students with challenging behaviors, and overseeing a Behavior Support Assistant. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and an NC license. The position offers a full-time status with a salary range of $4,100 to $7,079 per month, requiring relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Two years of experience in education or related mental health field.
Training in working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Valid North Carolina Driver License.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral consultation to school staff.
Assess needs for Functional Behavioral Assessment.
Respond to behavioral emergency situations.

Skills

Understanding of behavior-management techniques

Extensive knowledge of positive behavior interventions

Ability to establish positive relationships

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to provide coaching and skills training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Social Work

NC Professional Educator’s License in Special Education or NC School Social Worker License

Job description

Behavior Support Specialist

Martin County Schools is currently accepting applications for a Behavior Support Specialist for the upcoming school year. (Start Date: August 2026.)

GRADE: State Salary Scale for Licensed Instructional Support

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Exceptional Children

SUPERVISES: Behavior Support Assistant

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Social Work
NC Professional Educator’s License in Special Education or NC School Social Worker License
Two years of experience in education or related mental health field.
Training and experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors which interfere with their learning and the learning of others.
Training and experience in developing and implementing positive behavior interventions and strategies.
Valid North Carolina Driver License.

Nature of Work

This position will involve working as part of a team to address behavior and mental health needs of students. The Behavior Support Specialist will provide supervision and support to the school‑based programs designed to implement appropriate behavioral strategies for students experiencing behavioral challenges. The specialist will provide support and training for school personnel throughout the district in behavioral supports and interventions, and will coordinate community service and skill‑building programs for juveniles and at‑risk youths.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of behavior‑management techniques and methods.
Extensive knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports.
Ability to establish positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community.
Ability to provide coaching, skills training, and other supports to teachers and staff working with students with behavioral concerns.
Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
An understanding of behavior intervention programs for students with severe behavioral challenges.
Keep and maintain reliable and valid data on behavioral programs and interventions.
An understanding of research‑based instructional strategies for students with severe behavioral challenges.
Working knowledge of the relationship between district, school‑wide, classroom, and individual student core behavioral strategies.
General knowledge of services, benefits, and programs available for juveniles.
General knowledge of county and non‑profit agencies and their needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Achieve and maintain certification in district‑approved behavior intervention training program that requires the demonstration of proper physical and verbal de‑escalation techniques used during a potential crisis situation.
Provide behavioral consultation to school staff on individual students and classroom management.
Assess the need for Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan, including the development of effective data collection systems.
Respond to behavioral emergency situations in schools throughout the district.
Coordinate referrals and transitions for placement process for incoming students.
Attend intake, IEP, Child/Family Team, and other school or agency meetings as necessary or directed by the supervisor.
Observe students in the classroom to develop a better understanding of their needs.
Coordinate with other Behavior Support Specialists as students move between counties.
Participate in district and community behavioral and mental health committees.
Provide related professional development activities to all school personnel.
Participate in professional development opportunities as related to job description.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all pertinent federal, state, and district regulations and policies.
Collaborate with various county agencies to identify at‑risk youths.
Create, maintain, and review client files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Communicate with court counselors, school resource officers and Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention staff to ensure compliance with program policy and procedures.
Maintain open communication with parents/guardians of program participants.
Assist with annual grant proposal, request and all related requirements.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements: Work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, and speaking or hearing. Frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions. Occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and lifting. Work has standard vision requirements.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge observable characteristics and to prepare and analyze written and computer data.

Interpersonal Communication: Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Must be able to communicate by telephone.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc., and to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; and to utilize decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Job Details

Location: Martin County Schools Central Office – Williamston, North Carolina

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $4,100 to $7,079 per month

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