Behavior Support Assistant: Emotional Support

Full-time Behavior Support Assistant:
Emotional Support

• Position Type:
  Instructional Support Staff/ Behavior Support Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/03/2026

Status:
Full-Time

Schedule:

7.50 Hours/Day (8:00 am-3:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $24.61

The Behavior Support Assistant will assist the support team members (Special Education Consultant, Social Worker or School Psychologist), school-based team, and family in providing supports that promote school attendance. This will be accomplished through strategies outlined by the support team and reinforced by the Behavior Support Assistant.

Education Required: Associate's degree in related field; bachelor's degree or in-progress master's preferred

Knowledge and skills related to counseling conflict resolution, mediation and crisis intervention evidenced by experience.

Optional: Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment OR complete the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education.

Certification

Required:

Approved crisis management system

Desired Certification: CPR/First Aid/AED

Skills Required: Team player on an educational team and familiarity with the unique student rights and regulations governing special education placement. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Other

Qualifications:

Evidence of successful experience working with a diverse adolescent population. Willingness to provide safe physical support to students posing a safety risk through the use of techniques promoted by Crisis Prevention Institute Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as per IU 13 Policy.

See position guide for a list of physical requirements.