Student Support & Behavior Coordinator

FullBloom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

FullBloom's SESI division is seeking a dedicated Student Support Specialist to partner with teachers in delivering individualized services to K-12 students with diverse needs. You will build trust with students, monitor progress, and coordinate with families and school staff to support behavior and learning goals.

You will apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches, lead small group and 1:1 activities, track data, and help create tailored behavior support plans within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, consistent relationships with students through daily check-ins, one-on-one meetings, and informal interactions throughout the school day.
• Serve as a go-to adult for students navigating academic, social, or personal challenges, providing guidance, encouragement, and a safe space to be heard.
• Actively engage students in hallways, common areas, classrooms, and during transitions to foster a sense of belonging and connection to school.
• Identify students who are disengaged, struggling, or at risk, and proactively initiates supportive conversations and interventions.
• Facilitate small group discussions, check-in/check-out meetings, and student circles focused on goal-setting, social-emotional development, and school success.
• Celebrate student achievements, milestones, and positive behaviors to reinforce motivation and self-confidence.
• Implement and consistently apply the school's behavior management framework, including restorative practices, PBIS strategies, and tiered support systems.
• Respond calmly and effectively to student behavioral concerns, de-escalating conflict situations using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
• Conduct restorative conversations with students following behavioral incidents, helping them reflect on impact and develop accountability and repair strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop individualized behavior support plans for students with recurring behavioral challenges.
• Monitor behavior data and trends to help identify students who may benefit from additional support or intervention.
• Model and reinforce positive social behaviors, conflict resolution skills, and self-regulation strategies throughout daily interactions.
• Support students during high-stress moments such as transitions between classes, lunch, unstructured time, and before/after school.
• Serve as a warm, approachable point of contact for families, building ongoing relationships through regular communication and check-ins.
• Reach out proactively to families when a student is struggling behaviorally, academically, or emotionally, partnering with them on support strategies.
• Connect students and families to appropriate school counselors, social workers, and community resources based on identified needs.
• Participate in student support meetings, family conferences, and IEP/504 meetings as a student advocate and relationship holder.
• Maintain student records, participation logs, and behavior documentation in school information systems.
• Assist with scheduling, materials preparation, and logistics for student programs and events.
• Generate brief reports on student engagement and behavioral trends to support team planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and school operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FullBloom's SESI division is seeking a dedicated Student Support Specialist to partner with teachers in delivering individualized services to K-12 students with diverse needs. You will build trust with students, monitor progress, and coordinate with families and school staff to support behavior and learning goals.

You will apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches, lead small group and 1:1 activities, track data, and help create tailored behavior support plans within the