Behavior Support Specialist (4-8)

Oakridgeschools; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oakridge School District Board in Oak Ridge is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist (grades 4-8) to support social-emotional learning within a defined curriculum during a summer program.

The role is temporary and grant-funded, with sessions for MS/OUE, planning time, and paid preparation. Starting June 15, 2026, the position runs through July 17, 2026, with specific dates and pay details provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education

Teaching certificate in the State of Michigan

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

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.