School-Based Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dothan City Schools in Alabama seeks a Behavioral Specialist for a 9-month assignment. The role delivers Tier II and Tier III interventions, direct behavioral support, and collaborates with teachers to integrate strategies into instruction.

A B.S. in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related field is required, with at least two years in a school setting and five years of adolescent behavior management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Minimum two years of successful experience working in a school setting.
• Minimum five years of successful experience managing adolescent behavior.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, design, and deliver Tier II and Tier III behavioral and attendance interventions and plans.
• Provide direct behavior interventions, counseling, and guidance for students with personal or behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate intervention strategies into classroom instruction.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and support to teachers and staff in applying discipline policies and behavior management strategies.
• Facilitate small-group instruction, skill-building, and function-based interventions for identified students.
• Implement evidence-based strategies such as social-emotional skills training, check-in/check-out systems, peer mentoring, and attendance recovery plans.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of intervention plans, student progress, and outcome data within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Use tools such as the Whole Child Snapshot and Direct Behavior Ratings to monitor attendance, behavior, and coursework (ABC indicators).
• Prepare progress reports for school leadership, the DWC District Team, and community partners.
• Serve as a core member of the school’s Advanced Tier Team, overseeing Tier II and Tier III behavioral supports.
• Collaborate with the Problem-Solving Team to develop and monitor individualized intervention plans.
• Use data-based decision-making to identify students in need, match appropriate interventions, and track progress.
• Align interventions with DWC’s Whole Child pillars and district strategies (e.g., warm welcomes, restorative practices, engagement boosters).
• Participate in ongoing district professional development, coaching, and collaborative planning sessions.
• Share effective intervention strategies with school staff to build collective capacity.
• Support the onboarding and training of new staff in advanced tier intervention practices.
• Partner with families to reinforce intervention strategies at home.
• Connect students and families with wraparound services through district/community partners.
• Participate in school and community events to promote student well-being and family engagement.
• Consult with parents, school personnel, and community agencies to support students when behavioral or disciplinary issues occur.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, and respect in all interactions with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Assist in communicating and reinforcing the school’s mission and values.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local policies related to student discipline, behavior, and special education.
• Assist in providing a safe, orderly environment that supports teaching and learning.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate Director.

Skills

School-based experience

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

Dothan City Schools in Alabama seeks a Behavioral Specialist for a 9-month assignment. The role delivers Tier II and Tier III interventions, direct behavioral support, and collaborates with teachers to integrate strategies into instruction.

A B.S. in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related field is required, with at least two years in a school setting and five years of adolescent behavior management experience.