Behavior Support Specialist: PBIS & Student Growth

SESI Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

SESI Schools in Philadelphia seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to work with diverse students needing behavioral and social-emotional supports. You will monitor classrooms, help implement behavior plans, and support de-escalation and safety protocols under SESI's CASE PBIS framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families, data-driven progress tracking, and providing consistent, compassionate responses to challenging situations to help students learn and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience 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

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

PBIS strategies

Education

High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred

Job description

SESI Schools in Philadelphia seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to work with diverse students needing behavioral and social-emotional supports. You will monitor classrooms, help implement behavior plans, and support de-escalation and safety protocols under SESI's CASE PBIS framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families, data-driven progress tracking, and providing consistent, compassionate responses to challenging situations to help students learn and