Behavior Specialist

Job Title:

Behavior Specialist

Location:

District

Start Date:

Immediate

Salary Range/ Level: $48,476- $90,155 - As per the salary schedule contained in the WEA Master Agreement

Terms of Employment:
Follows WEA Contract/Calendar

Date Posted:
October 30, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
November 8, 2026 @ 4 pm

The Behavior Specialist provides district wide support to students, teachers, para educators, and school teams in the development and implementation of effective behavioral strategies and interventions. The specialist collaborates with school personnel, families, and district leadership to identify student behavioral needs, analyze relevant data, develop and monitor individualized behavioral supports, and promote positive, safe, and inclusive learning environments.

The Behavior Specialist provides coaching, consultation, and professional development to build the capacity of educators and school teams to implement evidence-based practices that support student engagement, self-regulation, social-emotional development, and academic success. The specialist works collaboratively with staff across grade levels and school buildings to strengthen consistent, proactive approaches to student behavior and support the belief that all students can learn and grow.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• · Assist school teams in identifying student behavioral needs and developing proactive, individualized supports.
• · Support teams in collecting, organizing, and analyzing behavioral data to identify patterns, triggers, antecedents, consequences, and potential functions of behavior.
• · Conduct or assist with Functional Behavior Assessments in collaboration with appropriate school personnel and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• · Develop, implement, review, and revise Behavior Intervention Plans in collaboration with school teams, families, and other appropriate personnel.
• · Recommend evidence-based strategies that promote positive behavior, self-regulation, student engagement, and access to instruction.
• · Assist staff in implementing preventative strategies, positive reinforcement systems, replacement skills, and appropriate responses to challenging behaviors.
• · Monitor student progress and evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions using ongoing data collection and progress-monitoring practices.
• · Assist school teams in identifying when interventions require adjustment, additional assessment, or further support.
• · Promote practices that maintain student dignity, support inclusion, and prioritize safe and supportive learning environments.

• · Provide coaching, modeling, consultation, and feedback to certified staff, para educators, and other school personnel regarding effective behavioral practices.
• · Work directly with educators to strengthen their ability to implement behavioral strategies consistently and effectively within classroom and school settings.
• · Build the capacity of building teams to independently identify behavioral needs, use data to guide decisions, and implement appropriate interventions.
• · Support staff in developing practical strategies for classroom management, de-escalation, student engagement, and positive behavior…