Behavioral Specialist

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools seeks a Behavioral Specialist to implement RTI²-B and PBIS across tiers, collaborating with leaders, counselors, and families to promote positive student behavior.

You will analyze behavior data, design targeted interventions, and coach teachers in restorative practices while maintaining thorough documentation and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in a school, youth development, or related setting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting student behavior and implementing behavior interventions.
• Experience with PBIS and/or RTI²-B frameworks preferred.
• Experience implementing trauma-informed and restorative practices preferred.
• Strong ability to build relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to analyze and use data to inform decision-making.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the RTI²-B framework and PBIS across all tiers (Tier 1–3).
• Collaborate with school leadership, counselors, and the Family Engagement Specialist to ensure a school-wide approach to behavior.
• Analyze behavior data to identify trends, at-risk students, and areas for improvement.
• Reflect on behavior data to evaluate interventions and adjust supports.
• Provide direct short-term interventions for students (e.g., Check-In/Check-Out, social skills groups).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Behavioral Support Plans and function-based behavior plans.
• Maintain documentation and progress monitoring for students receiving Tier 2/3 supports.
• Support teachers with classroom management, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care.
• Model effective behavior intervention strategies in classrooms and provide coaching.
• Participate in RTI²-B team meetings and contribute to student support planning.
• Build relationships with students to support social-emotional growth and positive decision-making.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding progress and supports.
• Partner with families to reinforce positive behavior strategies and increase student success.
• Support and participate in family engagement initiatives and school events.
• Maintain systems for tracking interventions and alignment with school-wide expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

School experience

Data-driven

PBIS RTI2-B

Trauma-informed

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Description

SY 2026-2027 Behavioral Specialist

Memphis, TN

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Gestalt Community Schools is a system of K--12 college--preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities. GCS schools provide strong academic outcomes for their scholars through initiatives including meaningful community involvement. GCS catalyzes community leadership to help revitalize the neighborhood as it operates its schools in that community. Instead of debating whether education impacts the community or vice versa, GCS believes that the most effective method to support student achievement is an integration of education and community (a true "gestalt").

Under the direct supervision of the Dean of Scholars, a Gestalt Community Schools Behavioral Specialist has the following responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the RTI²-B framework and facilitate school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) across all tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3).
• Collaborate with school leadership, counselors, and the Family Engagement Specialist to ensure a consistent, school-wide approach to behavior.
• Analyze behavior data (attendance, office discipline referrals, suspensions, etc.) to identify trends, at-risk students, and areas for improvement.
• Reflect regularly on behavior data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts support accordingly.
• Provide direct short-term interventions for students (e.g., Check-In/Check-Out, social skills groups, behavior coaching).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs) and function-based behavior plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress monitoring for students receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
• Support teachers with classroom management strategies, restorative practices, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed care.
• Model effective behavior intervention strategies in classrooms and provide real-time coaching and feedback.
• Participate in RTI²-B team meetings and contribute to student support planning and progress monitoring.
• Build strong relationships with students to support social-emotional growth, self-regulation, and positive decision-making.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavioral needs, and supports.
• Partner with families to reinforce positive behavior strategies and increase student success.
• Support and participate in family engagement initiatives and school-wide events.
• Maintain systems for tracking behavior interventions and ensuring alignment with school-wide expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience working with students in a school, youth development, or related setting required
• Demonstrated experience supporting student behavior and implementing behavior interventions
• Experience with or knowledge of PBIS and/or RTI²-B frameworks preferred
• Experience implementing trauma-informed and restorative practices preferred
• Strong ability to build relationships with students, staff, and families
• Ability to analyze and use data to inform decision-making
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or crisis situations

Education Requirement

• No formal degree required; relevant experience and demonstrated effectiveness working with students is essential