Behavior Specialist

Employee Job Description Job Title: Behavior Specialist Employer- EduStaff Job Summary: The Behavior Specialist conducts home visits to support school-home relations, student attendance, and behavioral concerns for Title I students. They collaborate with teachers, families, and support staff to develop improvement plans and coordinate meetings to address student behavior. Additionally, they connect families with community resources, maintain accurate records, and participate in professional development. Through positive engagement with students, parents, and the community, they foster strong relationships and promote student success. Essential Functions (may include but not limited to): 1. Collaborate with student support team to strengthen school-home relationships, address attendance concerns, and support student well-being. 2. Work with teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement behavior improvement plans for Title I students. 3. Organize and participate in meetings with principals, teachers, parents, and students to discuss and address behavioral challenges. 4. Support the development of self-concept and positive behavior in Title I students and parents through targeted interventions and encouragement. 5. Identify and connect families with appropriate community agencies to provide additional support services. 6. Keep detailed and updated documentation of student progress, family interactions, and behavioral interventions. 7. Attend monthly training sessions and workshops to stay informed on best practices and strategies for student behavior management. 8. Foster strong connections with students, parents, school staff, and the community to promote a supportive educational environment. 9. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions and fulfill job responsibilities at a satisfactory level. 10. Perform additional duties as assigned. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties within the classification and the physical demands of the job may be assigned. Qualifications: Education: Associates degree or 60 credits required. Two or more years of experience in one of the following fields may be substituted for education requirements: substitute teacher, social work technician, certified behavior analyst, counselor, paraprofessional, or similar K-12 position. Experience: Two or more years of experience working with behaviorally challenged youth preferred. Skills: Ability to exhibit patience, and work effectively with students, parents/guard