Behavior Support Specialist — Student Growth & SEL

Barre Unified Union School District; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Barre Unified Union School District is seeking a Student Support Specialist to support students with behavioral needs. The role focuses on developing behavior support plans, assessments, direct intervention and data collection to monitor progress.

You will collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists and administration, providing 1:1 intervention and teaching social, emotional, and adaptive skills. A special focus on trauma-informed approaches and restorative practices is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, mental health or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in educational setting with youth.
• Background in reality therapy, social thinking, positive behavior interventions, conflict resolution and restorative justice.
• Ability to plan lessons using resources to teach social skills and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with behavior assessment and analysis.
• Developing and implementing behavior support plans.
• Direct intervention and skill building including 1:1 support.
• Collaborating with teachers, behavior specialists, and administration.
• Collecting and summarizing behavioral data and entering into the student management tool.
• Participating in trainings and meetings.
• Communicating progress and needs to students and staff.

Skills

Behavior support

Data collection

Collaboration

Trauma-informed

Restorative practice

SEL

De-escalation

Flexible mindset

Observation and assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, mental health or related field

Tools

Student management tool

Job description

Barre Unified Union School District is seeking a Student Support Specialist to support students with behavioral needs. The role focuses on developing behavior support plans, assessments, direct intervention and data collection to monitor progress.

You will collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists and administration, providing 1:1 intervention and teaching social, emotional, and adaptive skills. A special focus on trauma-informed approaches and restorative practices is emphasized.