Learning Support Specialist (Behavior Focus)

CRAEA - Agency Wide; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 51,541 - 81,064; Full time

Job summary

A regional education agency is seeking a Learning Support Specialist focused on social emotional behavior health to provide coaching for special education staff. This full-time position includes partnership with families and educators to create effective learning environments, addressing behavioral barriers. Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree and an Iowa Master Educator License. The salary range is $51,541 to $81,064 per year, with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education and current holder of, or actively pursuing, an Iowa Master Educator License.
• Iowa Board of Educational Examiners license.
• Demonstrated expertise in SEBH interventions, trauma-informed care, and behavioral strategies.
• Experience supporting special education teachers and behavioral programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral coaching for special education staff.
• Partner with educators and families to create impactful learning environments.
• Target closure of the achievement gap by addressing behavioral barriers.

Skills

Expertise in SEBH interventions

Trauma-informed care

Behavioral strategies

Support for special education teachers

Education

Master’s degree in education

Iowa Master Educator License

Iowa Board of Educational Examiners license

Job description

Learning Support Specialist (Behavior Focus)

Central Rivers Area Education Agency CRAEA - Agency Wide - Cedar Falls, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5593323

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Learning Support Specialist position requires a Social Emotional Behavior Health Focus.

Instructional and behavioral coaching for special education staff to improve specially designed instruction in SEB, specifically targeting the closure of the achievement gap by addressing behavioral barriers to learning. Partner with educators and families to provide impactful learning environments for students who demonstrate difficulties with social, emotional, or behavioral regulation.

Education/Experience

• Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in education and current holder of, or actively pursuing, an Iowa Master Educator License.
  • Iowa Board of Educational Examiners license.
  • Demonstrated expertise in SEBH interventions, trauma-informed care, and behavioral strategies that enhance specially designed instruction (SDI).
  • Experience supporting special education teachers and behavioral programs preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time 8 hrs/190 days
• Certified staff salary schedule 2025-26
• Certified benefits and information summary

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,541 to $81,064 Per Year

Contact Information

• Mary Beth Wood , HR Coordinator
• CRAEA - Cedar Falls
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

Central Rivers Area Education Agency CRAEA - Agency Wide - Cedar Falls, Iowa Open in Google Maps