Elementary Behavior Support Specialist - Trauma-Informed

Masonk12; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits beginning Jan 1, 27

School retirement plan

10 paid sick days

6 paid holidays

3 school closure days

Job summary

Mason Public Schools seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to provide direct services to identified Title I students and to facilitate participation in the academic program through individualized behavioral planning and support.

The role involves collaboration with staff, families, and community agencies; data collection and monitoring of behavior interventions; and supervision of students during school activities. This is an in-person position at Steele Elementary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in elementary education or child-related field.
• Three+ years in elementary education or related field.
• Experience with restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competent computer and technology-based skills (MS Office, Google, email, electronic record keeping, SIS).
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate in Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Elementary Education Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Steele Elementary staff in development and implementation of tiered behavior supports and interventions for at-risk students.
• Use developmentally appropriate practices to provide successful academic, social and emotional experiences for all children.
• Provide feedback to staff to align behavior supports with building goals.
• Receive referrals and confer with students, parents, teachers, and community agencies.
• Generate and manage data collection systems to monitor student behaviors and intervention effectiveness.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Restorative practices

Trauma-informed

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate in Elementary Education or Child Development

Elementary Education Teaching Certificate

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-Escalation certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email

Student information systems

Job description

Mason Public Schools seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to provide direct services to identified Title I students and to facilitate participation in the academic program through individualized behavioral planning and support.

The role involves collaboration with staff, families, and community agencies; data collection and monitoring of behavior interventions; and supervision of students during school activities. This is an in-person position at Steele Elementary.