Behavior Support Specialist: Special Education - 1:1 Support & Growth

Boise Schools; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Schools is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist for Special Education to provide one-to-one support and behavior intervention for students with emotional and behavioral needs. The role may involve roaming between schools or assignment to a specific building, under supervision by licensed staff.

The incumbent will collect data on student performance and behavior for the supervising teacher and assist with academic support tasks such as attending classes, taking notes, and completing

Qualifications

• Preferred Education BA/BS Degree; Continued education in child development or social services field preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors in a classroom is preferred.
• Receive, understand and maintain a CPR and first aid certification.
• Prepare, maintain, and preset required reports, records, and documentation.
• Possession of a valid Idaho driver’s license or the ability to travel as needed.
• Graduation from high school, 48 college credit hours, OR Associate degree or higher; transcripts or degree copy required upon hire, or Praxis exam completion prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-to-one support and intervention for students with continuing emotional and/or behavioral problems.
• Serve as a rover between schools or be assigned to a specific building.
• Under supervision, provides data on student performance and behavior to supervising teacher.
• Provide academic support to teachers and students, including class attendance, note-taking, and completing assignments.

Skills

Challenging behaviors handling

Documentation and reporting

CPR and First Aid certification

Education

BA/BS Degree

48 college credit hours

Associate degree or higher

ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Exam

High school diploma

Job description

Boise Schools is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist for Special Education to provide one-to-one support and behavior intervention for students with emotional and behavioral needs. The role may involve roaming between schools or assignment to a specific building, under supervision by licensed staff.

The incumbent will collect data on student performance and behavior for the supervising teacher and assist with academic support tasks such as attending classes, taking notes, and completing