Behavioral Support Specialist for Students

Loudoun County Public Schools; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Behavioral Assistant to support students with behavioral challenges under a licensed teacher's direction. You will help implement behavior plans and collaborate with staff in a school setting.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED with coursework in child development and experience with neurodiverse students. Strong observation, data collection, and communication skills are essential. 7-hour days, 10 months per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by course work in child development or a related field.
• Experience working with students with behavioral challenges on the autism spectrum, emotional/behavioral disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or other developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge, abilities, and skills to effectively manage the behaviors of children with behavioral and learning challenges.
• Ability to collect, record, and use behavioral and instructional data.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of the behavior plans for students
• Participates in on-going training in highly specialized strategies and interventions for implementing individualized behavior plans under the direction of staff
• Uses training to take appropriate actions to deal with recurring behavioral situations with the supervision of the teacher

Skills

Behavior management

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Behavioral Assistant to support students with behavioral challenges under a licensed teacher's direction. You will help implement behavior plans and collaborate with staff in a school setting.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED with coursework in child development and experience with neurodiverse students. Strong observation, data collection, and communication skills are essential. 7-hour days, 10 months per year.