Behavior Support Specialist — Transform Student Success with PBIS

Socket.dev; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

SESI, a division of FullBloom, is seeking a behavior support specialist to collaborate with school staff to support students with intensive behavioral needs. You will implement de-escalation techniques and assist in developing individualized plans within a multidisciplinary team.

This role involves monitoring student progress, documenting incidents, and contributing to a comprehensive PBIS framework across diverse school settings.

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.

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.

Job description

SESI, a division of FullBloom, is seeking a behavior support specialist to collaborate with school staff to support students with intensive behavioral needs. You will implement de-escalation techniques and assist in developing individualized plans within a multidisciplinary team.

This role involves monitoring student progress, documenting incidents, and contributing to a comprehensive PBIS framework across diverse school settings.