Attleboro Behavior Team Behavior Specialist

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Behavior Specialist - Elementary & Middle Schools

Job Goal:  To develop, share, and implement behavior intervention plans and FBAs to assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment for students to learn and support overall student success. 

Requirements: A minimum of 2 years experience with at-risk youth, preferably in a school setting Bachelor's degree and DESE certification required.  

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with staff and students to develop individual behavioral supports, safety plans, etc.
• Design, implements, and engages in de-escalation strategies with students who display behavioral needs in the school setting
• Provides academic assistance both inside the classroom, and individually as needed and related to behavioral interventions
• Works with all 5 elementary and 3 middle schools to support students, develop plans, and align practices
• Assists with debriefing situations as appropriate
• Provides additional student supports when requested
• Supervises students during lunch and maintains a calm environment
• Collects data on students' progress and adjusts plans as needed
• Collaborates with teachers to help students achieve their maximum potential
• Reports illegal activities, questionable or unsafe conditions or problems with security to the administration/designee.
• Recommends improvements in security and safety of the facilities to the administration/designee
• Evaluates the interactions in a given situation and provides assistance if necessary
• Assists in resolving conflicts and similar problem situations between students
• Assists with implementing school wide student management plan and incentive programs.
• Assists with transition discussions between grade levels, buildings, hospital back to school, etc. 
• Develops and maintains positive internal lines of communication between students and staff
• Develops and maintains positive external lines of communication with parents, visitors, community agencies, and other public agencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of de-escalation technique for at-risk students
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Safety Care trained preferred
• Knowledge of restorative justice practices and PBIS culture and development
• Data collection and analysis

FY26  Salary range:  $64,004 - $108,744

FY 27 to be determined

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT.  Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com.  Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job. 

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E.O.E.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com.

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Salary : $64,004 - $108,744