Positive Behavior Intervention Specialist (PBIS), 2026-2027

Nimble; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Public Schools is seeking a Positive Behavior Intervention Specialist to support the PBIS framework under the principal and the Culture and Climate Coordinator.

This role focuses on coordinating schoolwide PBIS, developing staff training, and ensuring effective behavior interventions across tiers. The specialist will work with teachers, families, and community partners to implement data-informed strategies, monitor outcomes, and provide ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with at-risk students and diverse urban populations preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents, students, and community.

Responsibilities

• Attend PBIS and district professional development activities.
• Provide support to staff for behavior concerns and de-escalation.
• Lead PBIS team in developing Behavior Matrix and Tier I-III interventions.
• Analyze discipline data and act on areas of concern.
• Collaborate with staff and external partners to implement PBIS practices.
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Perform other duties to support PBIS program.

Skills

PBIS knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Focus School Information System

Job description

Position Title: Positive Behavior Intervention Specialists

Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month

Job #: 108

Reports to: Principal

Shift Length: 7 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility: Eligible

Contract Eligibility: Not Eligible

Starting Salary: $41,933.36

Position Summary

St. Louis Public Schools is seeking Positive Behavior Intervention Specialists to serve under the supervision of the principal and the Culture and Climate Coordinator. Positive Behavior Intervention Specialists will be instrumental in facilitating the integrated delivery of a coordinated program of student services, program development for student services, and development and implementation of student behavior interventions. The Positive Behavior Intervention Specialist facilitates the school-wide implementation of PBIS, including support, planning and delivery of professional development, and collecting and reporting PBIS implementation data.

Essential Functions

• Attend Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), district, and school professional development activities to acquire knowledge in understanding PBIS requirements
• Provide support to school staff by providing immediate response to student behavior concerns, de-escalating students, utilizing reflection activities, and developing individual plans for improved behavior
• Lead the school PBIS team in the development, and continued implementation, of a Behavior Matrix, developing lessons aimed at developing desired behaviors, developing and implementing student recognition systems, and developing and implementing Tier I, II, and III systems and interventions
• Lead the school PBIS team in evaluating discipline data and developing action plans to address areas of concern
• Work collaboratively with school staff to implement PBIS practices
• Work collaboratively with the MU-Center for SW-PBS to develop action plans and MTSS resources
• Work with the Family and Community Specialist to provide assistance to students and parents in understanding district and school discipline policies
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff regarding best practices for student intervention
• Communicate with parents of identified students as needed, via telephone, or written reports
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure an effective behavior intervention program
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Support at all tiers
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with all school staff, parents, students, and community members
• Strong and effective presentation skills with the ability to impart information to parents
• Passionate about improving urban public education, and is driven to make a difference
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written form
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Focus School Information System, other district data systems, and the Internet
• Ability to maintain strong classroom management skills
• Ability to read and understand lesson plans
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing work demands
• Ability to demonstrate positive thinking skills in critical situations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently or with a minimum of supervision
• Familiar with district procedure and general forms
• Project a professional image
• Respect values, behaviors and traditions associated with different cultures

Experience

• Experience working with at-risk students and/or one-year classroom management experience
• Experience working with culturally diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.