Behavior Specialist - Level D Pima School

Final date to receive applications: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of Behavior Specialist is done for the purpose of providing educational interventions, and progress monitoring for students in order to increase student performance and change behavior.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• 1. Work with individual students or small groups of students to provide interventions and progress monitoring.
• 2. Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to insure process fidelity.
• 3. Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student strengths and weaknesses.
• 4. Use identified scientific, research-based interventions focused specifically on individual student difficulties.
• 5. Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
• 6. Participate in student screening activities and assist with the analysis of the data to identify students in need.
• 7. Provide data to the school teams and participate in decisions about student progress.
• 8. Utilize tracking system to maintain lists of students participating in interventions.
• 9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the principal.
• 10. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Master’s degree preferred
• Arizona teacher certification aligned to grade levels where assigned
• Minimum five years successful teaching experience
• Special Education and/or RtI experience

KEY COMPETENCIES (position requirements at entry):

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Organizing and planning
• Learning orientation
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Initiative

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $49,847 to $74,358 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Martina Dillow , Administrative Support Coordinator
• Pima Elementary School
• Phone: 480-484-2
• Email: mdillow