Behavior Support Specialist — PBIS Champion in Classrooms

FullBloom; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SESI, a division of FullBloom, is hiring a behavior support specialist based in Belvidere, IL. You will work on the floor with students, collaborating with teachers to implement individualized behavior support and PBIS strategies in inclusive classrooms.

Join a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress, document incidents, and adjust behavior plans. The role emphasizes de-escalation, crisis management, and family communication within a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site.
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and document behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize PBIS strategies and school incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation, crisis management, and safe physical interventions if necessary.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment for social and behavioral skill development.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to tailor support for students with higher needs.
• Participate in debriefings after challenging incidents.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Educational setting experience

Behavioral interventions

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

SESI, a division of FullBloom, is hiring a behavior support specialist based in Belvidere, IL. You will work on the floor with students, collaborating with teachers to implement individualized behavior support and PBIS strategies in inclusive classrooms.

Join a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress, document incidents, and adjust behavior plans. The role emphasizes de-escalation, crisis management, and family communication within a supportive school setting.