LEC Behavior Management Specialist

LEC Behavior Management Specialist (2 Positions)

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Behavior Management Specialist
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Lincoln Education Center
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026

Position Title: Behavior Management Specialist (2 Positions)
Department: Support Staff
Reports To: Building Principal
Location: Lincoln Education Center
Assignment: Level IV Program
Hours: 8
FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt
Salary: $20.68 - $21.74
Union: No
Benefits: Option for
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, MN PERA Pension, Paid Sick Esst & Paid Personal

Brainerd Public Schools, where opportunity meets excellence!

We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. As an integral part of our community, we strive to empower educators, administrators, and staff to make a positive impact on the lives of our students. Our team is passionate about shaping the future of education in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

The building Behavioral Management Specialist will provide 1:1 or small group support to students with significant cognitive and/or behavioral needs. This position will require specialized behavioral support and skills that will meet the unique needs of students. This position can be physically demanding and requires critical thinking and quick response skills. Handle With Care certification will be required.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students
• Work 1:1 with students requiring significant behavioral support
• Ensure student's safety, and the safety of others at all times
• Provide homebound service/support when appropriate and necessary for students
• Consult with parents/guardians, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills for students
• Provide a flexible and quick-thinking response when dealing with students that are deregulated/stressed
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to student and staff needs as they arise in a building; when 1:1 student is absent – staff will be assigned to support other teachers and students
• Participate in student meetings where staff problem-solve and develop plans to help support students with behavioral concerns
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent/guardian meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes
• Monitor student's progress and be able to prepare documentation and reports regarding student's progress
• Maintain confidentiality
• All other duties as assigned

• A Two-year Associates Degree, 60 college credits and/or successful completion of Para Pro assessment.
• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral needs, autism and cognitive impairments
• Experience or willingness to learn how to implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Handle with Care certification or ability to obtain
• Type 3 Driver certification or ability to obtain

• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team
• Ability to support students requiring behavior intervention techniques and programs
• Ability to problem-solve and de-escalate students during times of deregulation/stress
• Must be in good physical status due to the potential need to implement restrictive procedures
• Knowledge of functional behavioral assessments, and behavioral intervention techniques
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs
• Ability to remain…