Program Support Coordinator: Student Behavior & Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks a Program Support Coordinator to collaborate with teachers and school leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs across classrooms and school sites.

You will implement behavior support plans, monitor progress, record incidents, and help maintain a safe, positive learning environment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include de-escalation and crisis management when needed, facilitating communication with parents, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations.
• Flexibility to jump in and support where needed to ensure safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks a Program Support Coordinator to collaborate with teachers and school leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs across classrooms and school sites.

You will implement behavior support plans, monitor progress, record incidents, and help maintain a safe, positive learning environment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include de-escalation and crisis management when needed, facilitating communication with parents, and