Student Behavior Response Specialist

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• Position Type:
  Professional Staff, Other/ Specialist
• Date Posted:
  8/27/2026

School Year

Position Status:
Tier 1
Benefited Health Insured
8 Daily Hours
Salary Range D
$17.50
Working Calendar
201 days
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Purpose Statement
The job of Student Behavior Response Specialist is done for the purpose of providing support to school staff by implementing proactive strategies to address disruptive student behavior, promoting positive behavior interventions, de-escalating crisis situations, and helping to foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. This position works in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and support staff to assist students in developing self-regulation and social-emotional skills that contribute to success in the classroom and school community.
This job reports to the assigned principal

Essential Functions

• Implements strategies that promote positive behavior and support students in making positive choices.
• Provides direct intervention and de-escalation during behavioral incidents, including one-on-one and small group student support.
• Models appropriate behavioral strategies and interventions for staff, reinforcing consistent expectations across settings.
• Assists in training or modeling for school staff in areas such as de-escalation techniques, behavior management strategies, and implementation of behavior support plans, under the direction of site leadership or student support teams.
• Monitors and documents student behavior trends and interventions for the purpose of data collection and team-based decision-making.
• Assists in implementing school-wide behavioral expectations and supports, including PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
• Collaborates with staff to support student behavior plans and individualized supports.
• Assists with supervision in high-traffic or high-need areas such as playgrounds, hallways, lunch areas, arrival/dismissal, etc.
• Builds positive, supportive relationships with students to encourage social-emotional growth and behavior improvement.
• Participates in team meetings to discuss behavioral concerns, strategies, and student progress.
• Supports communication with families as directed by administration or support teams.
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to manage intense behaviors and ensure student and staff safety.
• Reinforces and facilitates social-emotional learning strategies that align with district goals.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and behavior reports.
• Attends training and professional development related to behavior support, crisis prevention, and intervention.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, supporting student behavior plans, and maintaining accurate documentation.
KNOWLEDGE is required to understand stages of child development and behavior, classroom and school routines, and behavioral strategies. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, PBIS, and…