School-Based Mental Health & Behavior Coach

The Stepping Stones Group, LLC; Honea Path (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Professional growth

VIP toolkit

Competitive salary

Flexible pay options

Continuing Ed

Collaborative team

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group, LLC is seeking a Mental Health Behavior Specialist to coach school staff supporting students with high-intensity behavioral and mental health needs. You will partner with teachers, counselors, and administrators to build capacity for effective, individualized interventions in the classroom.

Working within an MTSS framework, you will equip school teams with tools and confidence to help high-needs students succeed socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• 3–5 years in a school/mental health setting.
• Experience in behavior management and crisis intervention.
• Experience with special education is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and partner with staff to implement effective strategies.
• Provide targeted interventions such as small groups and check-in/check-out.
• Respond to student crises with de-escalation and stabilization.
• Develop and support Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and assessments.
• Coach teachers on classroom management and proactive behavior strategies.
• Monitor progress and adjust supports based on data.
• Collaborate with school teams to ensure consistent approaches.

Skills

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Student support

Coaching adults and students

Special education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group, LLC is seeking a Mental Health Behavior Specialist to coach school staff supporting students with high-intensity behavioral and mental health needs. You will partner with teachers, counselors, and administrators to build capacity for effective, individualized interventions in the classroom.

Working within an MTSS framework, you will equip school teams with tools and confidence to help high-needs students succeed socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.