Behavior Support Specialist II, Part-Time

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Free lunches when on duty

Hershey area discounts

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a Part-Time Behavior Support Specialist II to provide comprehensive behavior support for students and staff. The role includes individual sessions, psychoeducational groups, and crisis intervention using SEL materials for PreK–12.

The position is year-round, onsite, with hours up to 29 per week, primarily weekdays. Benefits include a retirement plan, EAP, free lunches on duty, and local Hershey discounts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a professional behavior management or mental health setting with adolescents.
• Experience supporting diverse adolescents, including students from low-income families, preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaboration with adolescents and adults.
• MOS tools and other Microsoft Office applications proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive behavioral management services and structured learning opportunities for social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
• Deliver individual skill work and psychoeducational groups using evidence-based SEL materials.
• Implement proactive strategies including environmental structure and positive behavior supports.
• Apply behavior modification strategies and support student skill development for relationships and self-management.
• Provide crisis intervention support and follow-up behavioral programming as needed.
• Collaborate with Sponsors, Scholastics, Home Life, and Student Health Services in a team-based approach.
• Contribute recommendations and activities that support ethical, appropriate behavioral interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Student engagement

Professional behavior management

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Tools

MOS tools

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a Part-Time Behavior Support Specialist II (BSS-II) to provide comprehensive behavior support services to students and staff. This role offers structured learning opportunities that build essential skills for healthy relationships and effective self-management. The BSS-II implements individual skill-building sessions and psychoeducational groups using evidence-based social and emotional learning materials for students in grades PreK–12. Success in this role requires skill in structuring environments, behavior prevention and modification, and crisis intervention, along with strong judgment, flexibility, organization, and time management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive behavioral management services and structured learning opportunities that support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
• Deliver individual skill work and psychoeducational skills groups using evidence-based SEL curricular.
• Implement proactive strategies including environmental structure, behavior prevention, and positive behavior supports.
• Apply behavior modification strategies and support student skill development for successful interpersonal relationships and self-management.
• Provide crisis intervention support and follow-up behavioral programming as needed, including during the summer through the Year-Round Education (YRE) program.
• Partner effectively with Sponsors, Scholastics, Home Life, and Student Health Services through a collaborative, team-based approach.
• Contribute recommendations and activities that support ethical, appropriate, and comprehensive behavioral interventions as program needs evolve.
• Support the operation of the Health Center and/or Skills Centers for students.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and active engagement with students to promote a safe, supportive learning environment.

Work Schedule & Location

This is a year-round, onsite position in Hershey, PA, and hours are flexible based on student needs, up to 29 hours per week. Most hours will fall Monday–Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Behavior Support Specialists are represented by the Milton Hershey School Education Association (MHEA). Part-time employees are eligible for a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program (EAP), free lunches when on duty, and Hershey area discounts. This position offers a competitive salary range ($27.57 - $44.06 per hour) commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology or a related field required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a professional behavior management or mental health setting with adolescents.
• Experience supporting diverse adolescents, including students from low-income families, preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate with adolescents and adults.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) tools and other syste
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to actively engage with students beyond the scope of assigned duties, as needed.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.