Student Behavior Support Specialist (School-Based)

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Mayfield (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. in Mayfield, PA, is hiring a dedicated teammate to support students with intensive behavioral needs.

You will collaborate with school staff to implement customized behavior support plans and use CASE PBIS frameworks to guide interventions. This role emphasizes safety and inclusivity, requires flexibility, and involves documenting incidents, de-escalation when needed, and coordinating with families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience 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

• Collaborate with school staff to support students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas).
• 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 with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

College experience preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. in Mayfield, PA, is hiring a dedicated teammate to support students with intensive behavioral needs.

You will collaborate with school staff to implement customized behavior support plans and use CASE PBIS frameworks to guide interventions. This role emphasizes safety and inclusivity, requires flexibility, and involves documenting incidents, de-escalation when needed, and coordinating with families.