Behavior Certified Specialist

Positive Behavior Certified Specialist: 2026‑2027 School Year

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This position works directly with students to develop and reinforce positive behaviors that support academic success and overall student growth. The Specialist collaborates closely with administrators, teachers, counselors, support staff, and families to ensure students receive timely, appropriate, and individualized interventions. This role supports the development of academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional skills by providing targeted instruction, modeling evidence‑based practices, and contributing to a coordinated, school wide approach to student support.

As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is long‑term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.

• Full‑time school year position.
• Based on Salary Schedule.
• 2025‑2026 Salary
  
  Schedule:
• 2026‑2027 Salary yet to be established.
• Reports to:
  
  Building Principal.

• Support students in developing positive behavioral, social‑emotional, and resilience skills to help them thrive in school settings.
• Implement and model evidence‑based behavior interventions (e.g., CHAMPS and utilization of restorative practices), including explicit and intensive behavior instruction for students with significant behavioral or social‑emotional needs through an MTSS model.
• Use ongoing assessments, data collection, and progress monitoring to inform interventions and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Recognize and reinforce positive student behaviors and accomplishments through consistent, meaningful feedback.
• Collaborate with administrators, social workers, MTSS coordinators, counselors, and teachers to design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans and tiered supports.
• Provide professional development and coaching to school personnel on positive behavior supports, reinforcement systems, growth mindset, and behavior‑management strategies.
• Review building‑level SEL data, behavior referrals, and related reports to identify patterns, support decision‑making, and assist with school wide practices.
• Provide transition and integration support for students who are new to the school or experiencing school adjustment difficulties.
• Engage families in the behavior‑intervention process through communication, consultation, and home/school support strategies that strengthen student success.
• Conduct outreach to re‑engage disconnected families and connect them with needed school or community resources.
• Serve as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support assessment, intervention planning, and collaborative problem‑solving for students with behavioral or social‑emotional needs.
• Provide support to building administrators with student supervision, crisis response, or behavior‑related needs when assistance is required or when administrators are unavailable.
• Promote effective school‑community partnerships and advocate for services that support students and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year: $8,772. For the 2026‑2027 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option
  
  D). Short‑term disability and FMLA.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional Benefits Availability – Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance.
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.

• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b) retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.

• District provided devices – iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Evaluation:
  Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Educations policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

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