Behavior Specialist

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support students with behavioral, social, emotional, and cognitive needs. This is a non‑exempt position scheduled for 183 days per school year, 7.25 hours per day, following the Board of Trustees–approved school calendar.

• Position Type:
  School Support Staff/Behavior Specialist
• Date Posted: 7/2/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/06/2026

• Salary: $45,765 - $68,644 based on credentials and experience.
• BCBA certification stipend: $5,000 annually.
• Insurance:
  Four Anthem medical plans (medical, dental, vision) with coverage beginning first of the month after a 30‑day probation. Employees use EVSCHealth & Wellness Centers at no cost.
• Paid Time Off:
  Accumulated sick time and personal business days.
• Retirement:
  Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) with pension and annuity savings; optional 403(b) plan.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance and voluntary benefits via American Fidelity.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Develop behavior plans and interventions, provide direct support to students, coach staff, collaborate with families and community partners, and maintain a continuum of supports.

• Support and model Tier I behavior support practices, using data to inform prevention and intervention.
• Partner with school teams to administer universal screening protocols, identify students needing self‑regulation interventions, and assign them to intervention groups.
• Provide student support including de‑escalation, teaching coping skills, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving.
• Assist MTSS teams in assigned schools.
• Perform Safe Crisis Management procedures when required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement evidence‑based interventions tied to students’ root causes.
• Collect and analyze observational, qualitative, and quantitative data.
• Prepare data for evaluating programming and developing behavior plans.
• Facilitate small‑group instruction focused on self‑regulation skills.
• Use technology to record intervention programs and data, adhering to school system standards.
• Develop, implement, review, and modify student support plans, including Tier II and function‑based plans.
• Plan and implement skill‑development sessions, refueling breaks, and check‑in/check‑out times as part of MTSS.
• Engage in professional development to improve social, emotional, cognitive, and academic outcomes.
• Provide workshops, training, and in‑service presentations on behavior support strategies.
• Establish productive relationships with administrators, teachers, students, and families.
• Attend regular check‑ins with district support.

• Work effectively with students who have intensive behavioral, social, emotional, and/or cognitive needs.
• Maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form.
• Apply district requirements and board policies to all duties.
• Apply theoretical and research‑based knowledge to individual and classroom programs.
• Respond quickly and effectively to temperament changes.
• Prioritize work demands and adapt schedules.
• De‑escalate conflicting situations.
• Maintain Safe Crisis Management certification and use physical interventions proficiently.

• Collaborate with EVSC employees, vendors, and community partners.
• Innovate and improve processes for district-wide success.
• Provide excellent customer‑driven communication.
• Work efficiently in a high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environment.
• Motivate internally, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement.
• Maintain a positive and dependable work ethic.
• Be highly organized with attention to detail.

• Supervise students and interns when assigned.

Must be able to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related fields;
  Associate’s degree required.
• Experience…