Behavior Support Specialist: Foster Safe, Positive Classrooms

FullBloom; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

FullBloom SESI is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to collaborate with teachers and staff in K-12 settings to implement targeted behavioral interventions. You will monitor student progress, help write behavior plans, and document incidents while maintaining safety and a supportive classroom climate.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and prior experience in education settings with intensive behavioral needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor4s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Emotional consistency

Resilience under stress

Flexibility & teamwork

Experience in education

Behavior support interventions

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

FullBloom SESI is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to collaborate with teachers and staff in K-12 settings to implement targeted behavioral interventions. You will monitor student progress, help write behavior plans, and document incidents while maintaining safety and a supportive classroom climate.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and prior experience in education settings with intensive behavioral needs.