Behavior Support Specialist | PBIS & Student Wellness Champion

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Custer Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & credentialing

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a behavior support specialist to collaborate with school staff and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.

You will provide customized behavior support and contribute to holistic guidance as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes de-escalation, documentation, and partnership with families, with paid training and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience with intensive behavioral needs in educational settings.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations.
• Flexibility to support where needed to ensure safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site.
• Assist in creating and implementing behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and document behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize PBIS strategies and school site incentive programs.
• Apply de-escalation techniques, and assist with crisis management when necessary to maintain safety.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment and support social-behavioral development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for differentiated student support.
• Participate in staff debriefings after challenging situations.
• Communicate with parents.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Crisis management

De-escalation techniques

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PBIS CASE framework

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a behavior support specialist to collaborate with school staff and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.

You will provide customized behavior support and contribute to holistic guidance as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes de-escalation, documentation, and partnership with families, with paid training and professional development.