Behavior Support Specialist

Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is hiring a Behavior Support Specialist to support students with behavioral needs in a school‑based setting. If you’re experienced in behavior intervention, crisis support, and thrive in fast‑paced environments where no two days are the same this is the perfect opportunity for you! This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for professionals who want their work to change lives in real time.

• Provide hands‑on classroom and crisis support, including de‑escalation and physical intervention when needed to maintain safety
• Step in to support classrooms when coverage is needed, including assisting in the absence of an Educational Aide
• Monitor and support the In‑School Success (ISS) room as assigned
• Help develop, implement, and adjust behavior plans, strategy sheets, FBAs, and BIPs
• Coach and model best practices for teachers and classroom staff during real‑time situations
• Serve as a behavior intervention expert, ensuring consistency and fidelity across classrooms
• Lead and participate in daily debriefs focused on student progress and behavior plan effectiveness
• Collect, communicate, and document behavioral data to support individualized interventions
• Complete required documentation including incident reports, restraint reports, assessments, and progress tracking
• Participate in staff trainings, program refreshers, and Pre‑Service workshops in areas of expertise
• Collaborate closely with school leadership, therapists, and education teams to support student success
• Act as a positive role model for students, promoting emotional regulation, social skills, and appropriate boundaries

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Comfortable responding to behavioral crises and high‑stress situations
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coaching skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (lifting up to 50 lbs, crisis interventions)
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office / Windows)
• $20‑$21 for Bachelors and $21‑23 for Masters
• Full benefits package includes:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Weekly licensure supervision
  • Company‑issued iPhone and laptop
  • Mileage reimbursement

Work Environment: Exposed to a combination of office, school and mental health treatment environments. Exposed to children with behavior problems. May be exposed to shouting and clients who may be verbally and physically aggressive. May be exposed to blood or vomit and bodily fluids.

Physical demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of sustained exertion and be able to participate in the physical restraint techniques and exercises required to ensure safety of clients at all times.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.