Student Support Specialist

Barre Unified Union School District; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Barre Unified Union School District is seeking a Student Support Specialist to support students with behavioral needs. The role focuses on developing behavior support plans, assessments, direct intervention and data collection to monitor progress.

You will collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists and administration, providing 1:1 intervention and teaching social, emotional, and adaptive skills. A special focus on trauma-informed approaches and restorative practices is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, mental health or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in educational setting with youth.
• Background in reality therapy, social thinking, positive behavior interventions, conflict resolution and restorative justice.
• Ability to plan lessons using resources to teach social skills and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with behavior assessment and analysis.
• Developing and implementing behavior support plans.
• Direct intervention and skill building including 1:1 support.
• Collaborating with teachers, behavior specialists, and administration.
• Collecting and summarizing behavioral data and entering into the student management tool.
• Participating in trainings and meetings.
• Communicating progress and needs to students and staff.

Skills

Behavior support

Data collection

Collaboration

Trauma-informed

Restorative practice

SEL

De-escalation

Flexible mindset

Observation and assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, mental health or related field

Tools

Student management tool

Job description

Barre Unified Union School District Barre City Elementary and Middle School - Barre, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Student Support Specialist

Barre Unified Union School District Barre City Elementary and Middle School - Barre, Vermont Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Barre Unified Union School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5959387 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TheStudent Support Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with behavioral challenges. TheStudent Support Specialist assists in developing and implementing behavior support plans, conducting assessments, and providing direct intervention and support to individuals. The primary objective of this role is to promote positive behavior change, teach appropriate skills, and create an inclusive and supportive environment for students with behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with behavior assessment and analysis
• Developing and implementing behavior support plans
• Direct intervention and skill building, including 1:1 intervention and support, focusing on teaching appropriate behaviors and social, emotional, and adaptive skills
• Collaborating with teachers, behavior specialists, and administration
• Collecting and summarizing behavioral data through graphs and/or reports and entering data into student management tool
• Participating in required trainings and meetings
• Communicating necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and administration regarding student progress and student need

Student Support Specialists must possess the following skills and attributes:

• Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in behavior intervention, behavior analysis, and de-escalation
• Sense of humor and a flexible approach to building relationships
• Growth Mindset with students and staff
• A willingness to be trained and maintain SEL/behavioral support skills in Trauma Informed and Restorative Practice approaches and strategies, Handle with Care, and other relevant topics
• Ability to maintain a physically active day (walk distance, run, lift to various degrees)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in education, counseling, mental health and/or a related field. 3-5 years experience working in an educational setting with youth. Background knowledge and skills in areas such as reality therapy, social thinking, positive behavior response interventions, conflict resolution and restorative justice. Ability to draw from a variety of resources to plan lessons related to social skills and other behaviors that put students at risk.

Pay range is $24.44 - $34.30/hour based on previous experience as a BI or equivalent. This position also comes with a full benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $24.44 to $34.30 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cheri O'Neill , Office Manager
• Barre City Elementary and Middle School
• Phone: [phone] ext 4320
• Email: [e-mail]