School-Based Behavior Support Specialist

East Mecklenburg High School; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

East Mecklenburg High School is seeking a Behavior Modification Technician to support students with behavior management plans and social-emotional growth. This role works under supervision to implement programs promoting safety, well-being, and academic success.

The technician will document progress, collaborate with teachers and families, and participate in team meetings while maintaining student confidentiality and following district policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavior management principles
• Skilled in de-escalation
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to develop and implement effective individual/group behavior management plans
• Ability to collect and summarize data to document student progress by observing and charting behaviors and measuring the duration and frequency of inappropriate behavior
• Ability to provide support to faculty in managing students sometimes necessitating controlling aggressive behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with adolescents and families
• Ability to effectively explain the school system’s disciplinary policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of current goals

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Provide one-on-one and group therapy processing sessions, assessment of student needs and behavior planning
• Observe, document, and maintain data regarding student behavior and progress
• Establish rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community agencies
• Implement behavior management programs to enhance academic success
• Support day-to-day discipline and coordinate activities for parents
• Provide immediate practical assistance to students to improve social, behavioral, and academic skills
• Respond to crisis calls and de-escalate potentially volatile situations
• Address needs of EC students per IEPs
• Attend staff and team meetings

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Data collection

Behavior management planning

Computers & software

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma

Two years college coursework

Bachelor’s in Social Services (preferred)

NCI certification (preferred)

Equivalent mix of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

East Mecklenburg High School is seeking a Behavior Modification Technician to support students with behavior management plans and social-emotional growth. This role works under supervision to implement programs promoting safety, well-being, and academic success.

The technician will document progress, collaborate with teachers and families, and participate in team meetings while maintaining student confidentiality and following district policies.