Behavior Support Specialist | Positive Interventions

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to support students with intensive behavioral needs on site within our school teams.

You will collaborate with teachers, staff, and leaders to implement individualized behavior support plans and reinforce positive strategies across classrooms and transition areas. The role emphasizes emotional consistency, flexibility, crisis de-escalation, and close communication with families, with duties including documenting progress,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s 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 resilience

Flexibility

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to support students with intensive behavioral needs on site within our school teams.

You will collaborate with teachers, staff, and leaders to implement individualized behavior support plans and reinforce positive strategies across classrooms and transition areas. The role emphasizes emotional consistency, flexibility, crisis de-escalation, and close communication with families, with duties including documenting progress,