Behavior Support Specialist: Empower Students, Calm Spaces

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to assist students with intensive behavioral needs in educational settings. You will collaborate with staff to implement customized behavior plans and positive behavior supports, monitoring progress and documenting outcomes.

Join a multidisciplinary team to de-escalate crises, ensure safety, and communicate with families, while fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive needs.
• Emotional consistency, resilience, and flexibility to support staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention and supports.
• Record, track, and document behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis management to maintain safety.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Behavior support

Collaboration

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

Experience in educational setting

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to assist students with intensive behavioral needs in educational settings. You will collaborate with staff to implement customized behavior plans and positive behavior supports, monitoring progress and documenting outcomes.

Join a multidisciplinary team to de-escalate crises, ensure safety, and communicate with families, while fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment.