Behavior Support Teacher

Liberty-County-School-System; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty County Schools is seeking a Behavior Support Teacher in Hinesville, GA. Immediate start for candidates with a Georgia teaching certificate in General or Adapted Curriculum Special Education.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, data collection, and collaboration with school teams to support SWD. The role emphasizes effective communication with parents, consistent classroom management, and the ability to provide targeted instruction.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia teaching certificate (General or Adapted Curriculum, minimum T-4).
• Exceptional teaching ability with references from supervisors.
• Ability to work with other professionals and communicate effectively.
• Alternative qualifications deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Use appropriate teaching strategies and manage the classroom.
• Teach assigned students and report progress to administration.
• Serve as a resource person in classroom and school.
• Evaluate student performance and communicate with parents as needed.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans and data collection.
• Facilitate transitions and provide progress-based adjustments.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Collaboration with professionals

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate (General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum Special Education)

Job description

Behavior Support Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919103

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Professional Georgia Teaching Certificate in General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum Special Education (Minimum certification level T-4).

2. Exceptional teaching ability which is documented in references from immediate supervisors.

3. The ability to work successfully with other professionals. Proven organizational skills, effective oral and written communication and strong people skills.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Provide and use appropriate teaching strategies.
• Carries out the duties of teaching the students assigned by the administration.
• Acts as a resource person in the classroom and the school.
• Evaluates student performance.
• Effectively provide instruction to the assigned students.
• Effectively communicate with parents as appropriate.
• Able to develop, model and implement behavior intervention plans, classroom management systems, and reinforcement systems.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Use and model effective instructional strategies and techniques for SWD.
• Implement effective social skills lessons.
• Develop and provide training
• Facilitate data collection with educational teams to monitor student progress.
• Provide follow up consultation to analyze success of behavior plans and assist with modifications as needed.
• Facilitate transitions to provide support, modifications and adaptations to support success.
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent.

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities including:

Medium Work: Exerting 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment:

Salary shall be paid consistent on the System’s approved salary schedule. Length of work year and hours of employment shall be established by the system.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the school Principal.

Position Type: Full-Time