High School Behavior Specialist - 32.5 hrs/wk

Ledyard School District; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledyard High School is seeking a Behavior Specialist to provide intensive behavioral and social-emotional support for students whose needs extend beyond general classroom help. The role collaborates with teachers, counselors and other staff to promote positive behavior.

The position is a 10-month role, 32.5 hours per week, and follows the Ledyard Public Schools calendar. The successful candidate will implement BIPs, monitor progress, and participate in planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credit or an associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in education, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral, emotional, or social-emotional needs, especially at high school level.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed practices, FBAS/BIPs, crisis intervention, data collection, and de-escalation preferred.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and sound decision-making in complex situations.
• Experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Experience addressing social/emotional needs of high school students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports behavioral interventions in a safe and secure environment for students.
• Respond to behavioral challenges using determined interventions and requesting assistance as needed following protocol.
• Participate in the implementation of behavioral prevention and management strategies individualized to student needs
• Communicate relevant behavior information and suggested modifications proactively and consistently with the appropriate staff members.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, critical thinking and decision making
• Provide direct, high-intensity behavioral support for students with chronic or significant behavioral needs in both general and special education settings.
• Implement and monitor Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned with IEPs, 504 Plans, and MTSS interventions, in compliance with IDEA and Connecticut special education regulations.
• Data collection to support Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Serve as a primary responder for behavioral escalations, utilizing approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques consistent with district policy and state guidance.
• Reinforce replacement behaviors, emotional regulation strategies, and social skills to support student independence and self-management.
• Serve in a consultative and leadership role, providing guidance and modeling for teachers and paraprofessionals regarding behavior supports and classroom management strategies.
• Participate in PPT/IEP meetings, student support team meetings, and behavior planning meetings as a behavioral resource.
• Maintain detailed behavioral documentation required for special education compliance, progress monitoring, and district reporting.
• Monitor student progress and recommend adjustments to interventions based on data.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.
• Other relevant duties assigned by administrator

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technology skills

Professional judgment

Education

Two years of college credit/associates

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ledyard High School is seeking a Behavior Specialist to provide intensive behavioral and social-emotional support for students whose needs extend beyond general classroom help. The role collaborates with teachers, counselors and other staff to promote positive behavior.

The position is a 10-month role, 32.5 hours per week, and follows the Ledyard Public Schools calendar. The successful candidate will implement BIPs, monitor progress, and participate in planning meetings.