Elementary Behavior Specialist: Build Calm, Focused Classrooms

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

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.