Elementary Behavior Specialist: PBIS Leader & Data Coach

Behavior Specialist - Prairie Heights Elementary School

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Behavioral and Academic Support Specialist
• Date Posted:
  5/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Prairie Heights Elementary School

Position Overview

Position Title:Behavior Specialist

Building:Prairie Heights Elementary School (PHES)

Reports To:Building Principal

Employment Status:Full-Time, Licensed Staff

FLSA Status:Exempt

Position Summary

The Behavior Specialist at Prairie Heights Elementary School is a building-wide position responsible for leading behavioral support systems, providing direct intervention for students in Tiers 2 and 3, coaching teachers in evidence-based classroom management practices, and using behavioral data to drive decision-making at the individual and systems level. This position works collaboratively with the lead teacher, classroom teachers, administration, and when appropriate, the district's special education cooperative to ensure every student has access to the behavioral supports needed to succeed.

A central priority of this role is early identification and intervention, with particular emphasis on supporting students in the primary grades so that behavioral patterns can be addressed proactively before they become more entrenched. The Behavior Specialist works alongside the classroom teachers, who focus on the Tier 1 social-emotional learning curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Tier 2 and Tier 3 Student Support

• Provide direct behavioral intervention and support for individual students and small groups identified at Tier 2 and Tier 3 of the MTSS framework
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to identify the function of challenging behaviors
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in collaboration with classroom teachers and the building principal
• Serve as the primary responder for behavioral crisis situations in the building, reducing the frequency with which the school counselor and classroom teachers are pulled from instruction
• Collaborate with the district's special education cooperative on behavioral supports for students with IEPs when requested

Building-Wide Behavioral Systems

• Evaluate the current building-wide behavior plan and processes and work collaboratively with staff and administration to strengthen, refine, or redesign them as needed
• Lead and support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) or equivalent framework across the building
• Ensure consistent implementation of behavioral expectations and systems across all classrooms and common areas
• Serve as a key member of the building's student support team and MTSS process

Data Collection, Analysis, and Action

• Serve as the building's primary collector and manager of behavioral data, including office discipline referrals, behavioral incident reports, and progress monitoring data for students on BIPs
• Analyze behavioral data regularly to identify trends, patterns, and areas of need at the individual student, classroom, and building levels
• Use data to make recommendations for adjustments to interventions, staffing supports, or building-wide systems
• Present behavioral data summaries to the building principal and leadership team on a regular basis

Teacher and Staff Coaching

• Coach and support classroom teachers in the implementation of evidence-based Tier 1 classroom management strategies and proactive behavioral practices
• Provide modeling, co-teaching, and side-by-side coaching support in classrooms as needed
• Deliver targeted professional learning for staff on behavioral strategies, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices
• Serve as a resource and thought partner for teachers when behavioral concerns arise in their classrooms

Family and Community Collaboration

• Communicate with families regarding behavioral supports and progress in a clear, respectful, and solution-focused manner
• Participate in parent meetings, student support conferences, and school-based team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of behavioral interventions and student progress

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), with or without Kansas Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, School Counseling, Special Education with a behavior focus, or closely related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Experience working within a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) or PBIS framework
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field with significant, documented behavior intervention experience

Preferred Experience and Background (All Candidates)

• Experience working with K–6 age populations
• Experience coaching or supporting classroom teachers in behavioral strategies
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and act on behavioral data
• Strong collaborative and communication skills with the ability to work…