Behavioral Specialist

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh is seeking an Elementary Behavior Specialist to foster positive student behavior and support classroom management. The role focuses on developing social-emotional skills and partnering with staff to sustain effective interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in education or psychology, experience with elementary students, and a strong commitment to nurturing a supportive, inclusive learning environment. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in education, psychology, special education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience with elementary-aged students in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of behavior management and positive reinforcement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative behavior strategies to promote a positive school culture.
• Collaborate with teachers to create and monitor individualized behavior plans.
• Coordinate breaks and regulation routines to keep students focused and engaged.
• Provide consistent follow-through on consequences and reinforcement systems.
• Assist teachers in data collection and progress monitoring of interventions.
• Model and teach social-emotional and problem-solving skills to students.
• Partner with the elementary principal for cohesive behavioral interventions.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success.

Skills

Behavior management

Communication

Collaboration

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Elementary Behavior Specialist

Full-Time Position, Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, an Orthodox Jewish Day School serving students from early childhood through 12th grade, seeks a dedicated and compassionate Elementary Behavior Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position focuses on fostering positive student behavior, supporting classroom management, and helping students develop the social and emotional skills needed for success.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing preventative behavior strategies that promote a positive school culture.
• Collaborating with teachers to create and monitor individualized behavior plans and charts.
• Coordinating planned breaks and regulation routines to help students remain focused and engaged.
• Providing consistent follow-through on consequences and reinforcement systems.
• Supporting teachers in data collection and analysis to track progress and adjust interventions.
• Modeling and teaching social-emotional and problem-solving skills to students.
• Partnering with the elementary principal to ensure a cohesive approach to behavioral interventions.
• Communicating effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of behavior management systems and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Warm, patient, and flexible demeanor with a passion for helping children thrive.

Why Hillel?
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh is an Orthodox Jewish Day School serving approximately 360 students from 6 weeks old through 12th grade. We take pride in providing a rigorous and well-balanced education that integrates outstanding Jewish learning with a challenging and competitive secular curriculum. At Hillel, we value each child as an individual and are deeply committed to supporting the academic, emotional, and spiritual growth of every student. Our warm, inclusive community f...