K-8 Behavioral Support Specialist (SEL & MTSS)

New Dimensions Charter School; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

New Dimensions Charter School in Morganton, NC, is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to support K-8 students with behavioral, social-emotional, and self-regulation skills. You will collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and families to identify needs, develop interventions, monitor progress, and promote a safe, supportive school culture.

The role emphasizes proactive and responsive behavioral support, relationship-building, data-based decision-making, crisis prevention, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, behavioral science, special education, or related field.
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents.
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports, behavior intervention, and student development.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive student information.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to provide proactive behavioral support and interventions.
• Observe classes to identify behavioral patterns and environmental factors.
• Develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and FBAs.
• Maintain confidentiality and document interventions.
• Support MTSS processes and student progress through data analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

New Dimensions Charter School in Morganton, NC, is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to support K-8 students with behavioral, social-emotional, and self-regulation skills. You will collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and families to identify needs, develop interventions, monitor progress, and promote a safe, supportive school culture.

The role emphasizes proactive and responsive behavioral support, relationship-building, data-based decision-making, crisis prevention, and