Behavior Specialist

United States·LansingLSEA Hourly (See Salary Details for information)mid

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The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI.

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The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a Behavior Specialist. Behavior Specialists provide support related to behavior for identified students. They collaborate with other interventionists in the building to ensure all students are fully supported on their path to graduation and beyond.

Highly Qualified Behavioral Specialist will provide supplemental Tier 2 and 3 supports to students, work on problem solving to reduce discipline issues, provide small group sessions with students, and support the schools CRPBIS implementation.

Bachelor's Degree (or currently hold an LSEA hourly position)

Strong data analysis skills related to student outcomes and attendance

Experience building relationships with racially diverse, economically diverse, and linguistically diverse students

Previous experience developing and implementing behavior programs in a school setting

Commitment to the Lansing School District mission and vision

Previous teaching, coaching, and/or student support experience in an urban school setting

Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and Synergy (among other systems)

Proficient in languages beyond English (in order to potentially communicate with students and parents who speak languages such as Spanish, Hindi, or Arabic)

Develop and implement tiered behavior support systems in collaboration with school administrators

Build positive relationships with students

Collaborate with teachers and administrators for student support related to academics

Provide student feedback and track student data

Coordinate services and resources for students and families both in and out of the school building

Other tasks as assigned by the building administrators

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.

Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.

May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.

Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.

Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.

Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.