Student Behavior Support Specialist

SESI Schools; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SESI Schools is seeking a dedicated position to support students with intensive behavioral needs. You will collaborate with school staff and leaders to provide customized behavior support and apply positive behavioral interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include monitoring across the school site, developing and implementing behavior support plans, and documenting incidents and progress toward goals, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.

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 intense needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Emotional consistency

Resilience

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

SESI Schools is seeking a dedicated position to support students with intensive behavioral needs. You will collaborate with school staff and leaders to provide customized behavior support and apply positive behavioral interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include monitoring across the school site, developing and implementing behavior support plans, and documenting incidents and progress toward goals, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.