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Student Behavior Specialist

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Holland, OHFull-time$23/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23/hr
Location
Holland, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Educational Aide Permit Or Higher Teaching License

Job overview

The Student Behavioral Specialist works one-on-one with students with special needs, providing behavior interventions and daily living skills. The role serves Springfield Local Schools and includes implementing behavior and treatment plans, supporting instruction, and helping students develop academic, social, vocational, and survival skills. Previous work experience with school-aged children is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavior InterventionDaily Living SkillsFollowing Teacher DirectionAdapting to Student NeedsPatienceCalmnessFlexibilityEmpathyCommunicationTeamworkProblem-SolvingStudent Lifting and Mobility Support

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or EquivalentBachelor's or Associate's DegreeTwo Years of College StudyEducational Aide Permit or Higher Teaching LicenseClean Criminal Background ChecksPrevious School-Aged Child Work Experience

Full job description

Position Title: Student Behavioral Specialist Location: Springfield Local Schools / Holland, OH Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time Pay Rate: $23.00 Per Hour + $1000 Hiring Bonus* (See Details Below) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Role Dedicated School Staffing proudly services Springfield Local Schools staffing needs. We are currently recruiting for a Behavioral Technician working one-on-one students with special needs and providing behavior interventions and daily living skills. Previous work experience with school aged children is preferred. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Key Responsibilities - Provides direct instruction to student(s), implementing all recommended behavior/treatment plans/program curriculum - Record legibly accurate data on all behavior/treatment plans - Assists the teacher and/or independently instructs students within small assigned groups or individually, making appropriate adaptations and modifications in academic, social, vocational, and survival skills. - Works with students to maintain appropriate behavior in classroom settings using behavioral modification techniques. - Assists the teacher with informal student assessment, prepares IEP report cards, activity record, charting, and Discrete Trial Program in a special setting. - May monitor class for a short period of time in the absence of the teacher. - Performs other related duties as assigned ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Required Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older High school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor's or Associates Degree (in any field of study) is preferred *Applicants that do not have a bachelor's degree or associate's degree, or at least two years of study (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours) at an accredited college or University, will be required to pass a paraprofessional test.) Valid educational aide permit or higher teaching license (as required by state regulations) Clean criminal background checks Ability to follow teacher direction, adapt to student needs, and remain patient and calm Flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to student growth Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Physical ability to support students who may require lifting, mobility ass

How this job compares

Set against the 789 open Paraprofessional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23/hr
  • US median$18–21/hr400 hourly ranges

This rate, $23/hr, is 12% above the US median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the top quarter of Paraprofessional hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Paraprofessional jobs in Ohio and 789 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Paraprofessional postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (119 postings).
Education
13 of the 789 open Paraprofessional jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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