Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist

Martin County Schools is currently accepting applications for a Behavior Support Specialist for the upcoming school year. (

Start Date:

August 2026.)

GRADE:
State Salary Scale for Licensed Instructional Support

FLSA:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of Exceptional Children

SUPERVISES:
Behavior Support Assistant

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Social Work
• NC Professional Educator’s License in Special Education or NC School Social Worker License
• Two years of experience in education or related mental health field.
• Training and experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors which interfere with their learning and the learning of others.
• Training and experience in developing and implementing positive behavior interventions and strategies.
• Valid North Carolina Driver License.

This position will involve working as part of a team to address behavior and mental health needs of students. The Behavior Support Specialist will provide supervision and support to the school‑based programs designed to implement appropriate behavioral strategies for students experiencing behavioral challenges. The specialist will provide support and training for school personnel throughout the district in behavioral supports and interventions, and will coordinate community service and skill‑building programs for juveniles and at‑risk youths.

• Understanding of behavior‑management techniques and methods.
• Extensive knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Ability to establish positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community.
• Ability to provide coaching, skills training, and other supports to teachers and staff working with students with behavioral concerns.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
• An understanding of behavior intervention programs for students with severe behavioral challenges.
• Keep and maintain reliable and valid data on behavioral programs and interventions.
• An understanding of research‑based instructional strategies for students with severe behavioral challenges.
• Working knowledge of the relationship between district, school‑wide, classroom, and individual student core behavioral strategies.
• General knowledge of services, benefits, and programs available for juveniles.
• General knowledge of county and non‑profit agencies and their needs.

• Achieve and maintain certification in district‑approved behavior intervention training program that requires the demonstration of proper physical and verbal de‑escalation techniques used during a potential crisis situation.
• Provide behavioral consultation to school staff on individual students and classroom management.
• Assess the need for Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan, including the development of effective data collection systems.
• Respond to behavioral emergency situations in schools throughout the district.
• Coordinate referrals and transitions for placement process for incoming students.
• Attend intake, IEP, Child/Family Team, and other school or agency meetings as necessary or directed by the supervisor.
• Observe students in the classroom to develop a better understanding of their needs.
• Coordinate with other Behavior Support Specialists as students move between counties.
• Participate in district and community behavioral and mental health committees.
• Provide related professional development activities to all school personnel.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as related to job description.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all…