Elementary Behavioral Support Specialist

Location: Aurora

Duties

The Behavioral Support Specialist partners with building teams in meeting the behavioral needs

of students in self-contained settings. This role conducts behavioral assessments, develops

intervention plans, and coaches staff in implementing effective behavior supports while assisting

with crisis response and student transitions to less restrictive environments

QUALIFICATIONS:

? Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 or related special education

endorsement

? Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Applied Behavior

Analysis, or related field

? Minimum of five years providing behavioral support services in school settings

? Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification strongly preferred

Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

? Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

? Expertise in crisis prevention and intervention

? Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and application in educational settings

? Familiarity/Experience in elementary self-contained special education settings

? Certification in crisis prevention and intervention (e.g., CPI, Eukeru, LSCI)

Essential Responsibilities

Direct Support and Crisis Intervention

? Provide real-time behavioral support to classroom teams, including coaching and

modeling during behavioral escalations and crises

? Support staff in implementing de-escalation strategies, crisis protocols, and

evidence-based behavioral interventions

? Lead or support instruction in social skills and emotional regulation

? Respond to building support calls and assist teams during behavioral incidents

Problem-Solving and Student Transitions

? Collaborate with classroom teams and service providers to problem-solve barriers to

student success and strengthen staff capacity

? Support students transitioning to less restrictive environments through consultation and

co-planning with general education staff

? Model behavioral strategies and monitor student progress to support successful

mainstreaming

Behavioral Assessment and Planning

? Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Intervention

Plans (BIPs)

? Establish data collection systems to monitor student progress and guide intervention

decisions

? Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and manifestation determination

reviews

Classroom and Program Behavioral Supports

? Support the development of consistent behavioral systems, routines, and expectations

across assigned classrooms

? Develop visual supports, reinforcement systems, and proactive environmental strategies

to promote positive behavior

Staff Development and Collaboration

? Provide coaching, feedback, and targeted prof

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE WITH ELEMENTARY LBS 1 ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED

Salary/Benefits

Compensation can be found here

Additional Notes

Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field;
Minimum of five years providing behavioral support services in school settings;
This position will support the district's elementary self-contained programs;
Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention;
Plans (BIPs);
Expertise in crisis prevention and intervention;
Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and application in educational settings;
Familiarity/Experience in elementary self-contained special education settings;
Certification in crisis prevention and intervention (e.g., CPI, Eukeru, LSCI)

How to Apply

School District

sd129.org

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/2/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026

Email for More Information

lrausch