Behavior Support Specialist (4-8)

Muskegonisd; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 46,934; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist for grades 4-8 for summer learning interventions. The role involves working with at-risk students and collaborating with staff to plan educational support. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in education and a valid teaching certificate. This position will be temporary, starting June 15, 2026. Pay will be $33.00/hour before July 1 and $34.07/hour thereafter.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in education.
• Possess a valid teaching certificate in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups focusing on social/emotional skills using a defined curriculum.
• Meet with at-risk students to build relationships and keep summer learning on track.
• Collaborate with staff in planning educational summer interventions and behavioral management plans as needed.

Skills

Valid teaching certificate

Bachelor's Degree in education

Job description

Internal Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: March 2, 2026

Position: Behavior Support Specialist (grades 4-8)

Location: Oakridge Lower Elementary and Oakridge Middle School

Temporary un-affiliated position, grant-funded by one-time funds.

Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in education.
• Possess a valid teaching certificate in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities:

• Work with small groups focusing on social/emotional skills using a defined curriculum.
• Meet with at-risk students to build relationships and keep summer learning on track.
• Collaborate with staff in planning educational summer interventions and behavioral management plans as needed.

Students Servicing & Hours of Work:

MS/One day per week; 9:00 am-11 am (Includes 30 minutes of planning time)

OUE/One day per week: 8:30 am-11:30 am (Includes 30 minutes of planning time)

*Sessions run June 15-July 17, 2026.

Middle School and Elementary students will not be in attendance the week of June 29 - July 3.

Behavior Support Specialist will work 2 days per week of summer learning.

One day (6 hours) of paid planning time will be provided prior to the start of summer school.

Deadline for Applying: March 13, 2026

Pay Rate: $33.00/hour prior to July 1, 2026 and $34.07/hour as of July 1, 2026

Starting Date: June 15, 2026

Applicant Procedure:

Please apply through our online application system at www.oakridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities tab) to complete an online application. Additional required documents must be uploaded during the application process.

Internal applicants: Will be directed to an internal application.

The Oakridge School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.