Elementary Behavior Specialist — Shape Positive Student Growth

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh seeks an Elementary Behavior Specialist to support positive student behavior, classroom management, and social-emotional growth across our elementary program.

In this full-time role, you will design preventative behavior strategies, collaborate with teachers, and partner with the principal to sustain consistent reinforcements and data-driven progress for every student.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Behavior management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Positive reinforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master’s preferred

Job description

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh seeks an Elementary Behavior Specialist to support positive student behavior, classroom management, and social-emotional growth across our elementary program.

In this full-time role, you will design preventative behavior strategies, collaborate with teachers, and partner with the principal to sustain consistent reinforcements and data-driven progress for every student.