School-Based Behavioral Support Specialist

Statesmen-College-Preparatory-Academy-For-Boys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Statesmen-College-Preparatory-Academy-For-Boys seeks a Para-Educator (Behavioral Technician) to support students with targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The role focuses on relationship building, direct behavior support, and clear communication with families and staff.

You will collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes in a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support students in both academic and behavioral settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with students to foster trust and engagement.
• Provide direct behavior support in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, transitions, and other settings.
• Assist with implementing individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.
• Support behavior intervention plans and IEP accommodations with fidelity.
• Monitor student behavior and provide redirection and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
• Collect behavioral data and report findings to staff.
• Collaborate with teachers to adjust interventions based on student responsiveness.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about progress and program updates.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Data collection

Team collaboration

De-escalation

Classroom behavior support

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Statesmen-College-Preparatory-Academy-For-Boys seeks a Para-Educator (Behavioral Technician) to support students with targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The role focuses on relationship building, direct behavior support, and clear communication with families and staff.

You will collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes in a safe, inclusive learning environment.