Support Specialist: Crisis - Riviera Beach Elementary

Young World Physical Education

Pasadena (MD)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Pasadena, MD, seeks a Support Specialist: Crisis to assist with crisis intervention and behavior support within classrooms. The role works with school teams under directors and administrators to implement crisis management strategies.

The position requires crisis intervention experience, a related Associate's degree, data collection skills, and CPI certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and debriefing.
Excellent communication to engage with students and staff.
Experience using data collection for behavior tracking.

Responsibilities

Observe classrooms to coordinate intervention strategies with staff.
Implement behavioral interventions to redirect acting-out students.
Document behavioral data and manage crisis debriefings.
Provide short-term counseling and assist recovery after crises.
Maintain attendance and communicate with staff about student needs.
Design in-service trainings for staff on crisis prevention.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Data collection

Education

Associate's degree in education/related field

Job description

Support Specialist: Crisis - Riviera Beach Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889548

Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Support Specialist: Crisis

JOB SUMMARY
Supports each child's instructional program by managing and supporting appropriate classroom behavior of individuals and groups of students in order for students to be successful in the classroom/general education environment. Serves on the school team under the direction of each School Performance Director and the school Administrator. Assists with the implementation of crisis management for any student in the school setting. Assists staff to employ crisis intervention strategies within the classroom/school setting through job embedded training and direct support to students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Observes students in their classrooms and other activities to coordinate intervention strategies with school based staff and school community. Facilitates the management of students experiencing emotional crisis including development of behavioral intervention plans.
Determines/implements appropriate interventions for redirecting behaviorally acting-out children which immediately protects children/staff.
Implements/documents the established behavioral management system and institutes a repertoire of logical and natural consequences for inappropriate behavior.
Provides debriefing with child/staff following a crisis and subsequent development of appropriate coping behaviors for the prevention of future crises.
Assists students in regaining behavioral/emotional control and returning them to their class as soon as they are ready.
Communicates with regular school-based staff on the status and needs of individual students.
Provides short-term counseling; identifying and applying a variety of intervention procedures to assist students to change inappropriate behavior.
Establishes and monitors an effective method of data collection and documentation of student behavior.
Implements crisis/prevention interventions, employing therapeutic restraint as a last resort if a student exhibits behavior dangerous to self or others, in accordance with AACPS Board Regulations.
Designs and conducts in-service training to the professional and support staff (teachers, instructional assistants, therapists, and transportation personnel). Keeps current on effective behavior management programs and strategies.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Associate's Degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

One (1) year crisis/behavior intervention experience required; and
One (1) year experience in data collection and documentation required;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of strategies, techniques, and processes involved in crisis intervention strategies/debriefing.
Excellent communication and human relations skills to relate effectively with challenging students and with professional colleagues.
Knowledge of strategies and techniques for de-escalating verbally and physically aggressive children.
Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Within 90 days, obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required.

Driving Requirements

Career Ladder Requirements

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

Two (2) additional years successful experience required.
Successful completion of twelve (12) hours of coursework or workshops that includes professional learning in the areas of mental health first aid, trauma informed strategies, mindfulness and stress management, restorative practices, social-emotional strategies, or other related topics required.

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

Two (2) years continuous successful experience in the position at the Lower Grade level.
Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position.
Evidence of completion of additional training that may be recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs or courses, approved in advance by the supervisor. Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years is required. Successful completion of job specific professional developments identified on the job description, performance evaluations and/or the supervisor’s documented recommendation are required.
Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the district and as established by the supervisor.
Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; regular and punctual attendance; and building dress code, including wearing AACPS ID badge.
Above Satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years of Probationary and Performance Ratings. Probationary Ratings completed after January 2, 2024 will be accepted.
Letter of Recommendation written by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

Successful completion of twelve (12) hours of coursework or workshops that includes professional learning in the areas of mental health first aid, trauma informed strategies, mindfulness and stress management, restorative practices, social-emotional strategies, or other related topics required.

Leadership Role

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Outdoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

None:

Travel Requirements

Job Information

Approved Date: 3/1/2025

Established Date: 7/1/1996

Title Code: C20722

Title: SPECIALIST SUPPORT: CRISIS

Alternate Title: Support Specialist: Crisis

Reports to Generic: Principal

Reports to Specific:

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics

Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention

Department: Instructional Programming & Service Access

Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: V

Days Worked: 191

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Grade: PG03;PG04

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.For more information, contact:Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsDivision of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

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