Behavior Specialist

Brookhaven School District BSD Special Service Department - Brookhaven, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Brookhaven School District BSD Special Service Department - Brookhaven, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Brookhaven School District

Job : 5538479

Final date to receive applications: Feb 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TITLE:

Positive Behavior Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement psychology, special education, or other approved area Training and experience in behavior management and positive behavior interventions in the educational setting
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be established by the School Board

REPORTS TO:

JOB GOALS:

Director of Special Services

To plan, organize and implement individualized educational instruction in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential

Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:

• Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct
• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements in accordance with the District
• Designs and assists in the implementation of behavior intervention plans based on the individual plan of a student with special services
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments
• Writes functional behavior assessment reports
• Ensure availability for support to schools and PBIS Team Meetings
• Participates in Region 8 meetings within the district as needed
• Assists with the maintenance of an educational atmosphere that is conducive to learning, giving the students every opportunity to improve their cognitive capabilities
• Implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures that can help determine how students are improving in the area of behavior and social skills
• Selects and uses research-based behavior methodology and materials consistent with the student's individualized educational plan, functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan
• Maintain open lines of communication with principals, teachers, pertinent staff, and parents
• Participates in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development
• Provide support to genereal and special education teachers for behavior interventions
• Assist in Manifestation Determination Reviews
• Maintains a special education suspension data base
• Follows the District Instructional Management Plan including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports
• Works collaboratively with the Individualized Educational Team to develop each student's IEP when behavior is involved and/or if necessary
• Writes reports for any behavior assessments conducted
• Meets legal expectations for due dates of special education submissions
• Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System
• Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration
• Follows all board policies and procedures
• Maintains regular attendance and is punctual
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals
• Performs any other duties as outlined by the Director of Special Services

JOB EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dr. Brandy Myers , Director of Special Services
• BSD Special Service Department
• Phone:
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