MTSS Behavior Specialist

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Behavior Specialist

Date Posted: 4/17/2026

Location: District Wide

Job Title: MTSS Behavior Specialist

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal of Alternative Learning

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Grade

Days: 192

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: 04/20/2026

The MTSS Behavior Specialist performs professional work in behavior management for general education students through embedded, visible support to the teachers providing behavior intervention. Additionally, engages staff in the study and use of effective classroom management and intervention strategies for all students, provides support systems to implement district PBIS with fidelity, and create coordinated professional development that is responsive to student behavior data and teacher management needs.

The MTSS Behavior Specialist shall serve as liaison between schools and the district.

Education/Certification:

• Certified educator (general or special education) or
• Bachelor's degree that was conferred in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine or a field related to behavior analysis.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of measurement of behavior
• Knowledge of displaying and interpreting behavioral data
• Knowledge of behavioral change procedures and systems support
• Demonstrates knowledge of the PBIS and its role in behavior support.
• Knowledge of procedures for assessing behavioral functioning for educational purposes
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
• Knowledge of current methods and techniques of behavior management and analysis including functional behavior assessment and other confirmed evidence-based practices for behavior management.
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• CPI training preferred.

Experience:

• Two year's experience providing behavioral services.
• Three years teaching experience.

• Analyze and interpret behavioral data.
• Develop behavior management plans based on data.
• Provide supplemental resources/materials to teachers to help students meet basic grade level behavior standards.
• Assists in the planning, developing, and implementation of student behavior support plans.
• Assist parents, diagnosticians, related service staff, community services personnel, classroom teachers, and instructional support teams in early identification, assessment and intervention planning for students with social, emotional and/or behavioral needs.

• Consult with school staff regarding development and implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with understanding students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges and the best practices of behavior management.
• Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students with behavior challenges.
• Collaborates with school counselors and other school and district personnel to implement and maintain research-based behavioral interventions.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior and providing intervention.
• Consult with district school psychologists regarding needs of the students.
• Supports the creation of school environments which build mutual respect among leadership, teachers, students, and families.
• Facilitate and support the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for students.
• Develop and manage an in-classroom support schedule including meetings with teachers to analyze student behavior data, review classroom management, and plan for tiered behavior support.
• Establish and maintain campus visitation weekly for the purpose of identifying needs.
• Observe informal interactions between teacher(s) and student(s) to identify strengths and weaknesses for informing professional development options.

• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with…