Behavioral Support Specialist - MTSS & PBIS Expert

Sylvania; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to support students with social, emotional, and academic challenges. The role emphasizes diagnostic and consultative services to students, families, and school staff, guided by MTSS frameworks and data-informed planning.

The candidate should have advanced credentials in school social work or school counseling, with demonstrated expertise in behavior intervention planning, data use, and collaboration across teams to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Master’s level licensed school social worker, or certified school counselor preferred.
• Experience with students at risk with behavioral challenges.
• Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focus on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior.
• Expert knowledge of techniques for functional behavior assessments, function-based interventions, and PBSPs.
• Exceptional use of assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, diagnostic and consultative service to students, teachers, administrators and families of students with social, emotional and academic difficulties.
• Complete and present a written evaluation report within required timelines.
• Participate in development and implementation of preventative mental health methods based on student needs.
• Complete Medicaid Billing as required by the position.
• Facilitate development of positive student outcomes using the Graduate Profile as a ‘north star’.
• Provide staff development and parent/guardian training.
• Experience with preschool through 4th grade learners.
• Consult with other personnel to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Maintain records, reports and procedures including lesson plans and behavioral data.

Skills

Behavior support

FBA (Functional Behavior Assessments)

PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plans)

Data-informed instruction

Instructional strategies

Technology for instruction

Collaborative leadership

Education

MSW licensed

Certified school counselor

Tools

Assessment tools

MTSS framework

Job description

REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to support students with social, emotional, and academic challenges. The role emphasizes diagnostic and consultative services to students, families, and school staff, guided by MTSS frameworks and data-informed planning.

The candidate should have advanced credentials in school social work or school counseling, with demonstrated expertise in behavior intervention planning, data use, and collaboration across teams to improve outcomes