Behavior Support Specialist

Location: Indianapolis

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Position Purpose

Collaborate with school professionals, families, and students to promote and maintain a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment for all students and support identified students one‑on‑one, in the classroom, for behavior and academic reasons.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with teachers and administration in carrying out the philosophy of discipline within the school.
• Teach social skills lessons.
• Serve as a member of the school discipline team.
• Help promote school‑wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative.
• Effectively communicate with staff, families, and students.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with school professionals, students, and families.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

$35.18 per hour.

Work Schedule

8 hours per day; 183 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
• Understand positive behavior strategies and reinforcement.
• Work with diverse student populations.
• Gather information quickly and identify problems and goals.
• Communicate effectively using a variety of media.
• Collaborate as part of a team.
• Be organized, maintain records, manage time and resources efficiently.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Physical demands:
Seldom – Ability to stand for extended periods of time;
Occasional – Ability to lift 25 pounds;
Seldom – Ability to carry 25 pounds;
Seldom – Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings;
Very Frequent – Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter;
Very Frequent – Ability to communicate in a normal conversation;
Very Frequent – Ability to operate job‑related equipment;
Very Frequent – Ability to reach in all directions.

License, Registration, and Certification

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training preferred. If not trained, must be willing to be trained.

Education

• BA degree preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience with elementary‑age children in a school/formal setting.
• Experience with PBIS implementation.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

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