What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Support Specialist position at Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County
At Eastern Hancock, we believe great schools start with great people. Our team is united around four promises that guide everything we do — Joy, Connection, Growth, and Success — creating a culture where staff feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a difference. It’s a place where collaboration is real, relationships matter, and people are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work each day (yes, that includes no dress code). Our commitment to a positive workplace culture has even earned us the honor of being named a Best Places to Work in Indiana two years in a row. At EH, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a community that celebrates people and believes in the power of educators to change lives.
Elementary School Behavior Support Specialist
The Behavior Support Specialist works collaboratively with students, staff, and families to create safe, supportive learning environments where all students can thrive. This position provides direct behavioral interventions, teaches replacement skills, coaches staff on effective behavior strategies, and helps ensure students remain engaged in the least restrictive educational environment whenever possible.
Rather than simply managing behaviors, the specialist focuses on teaching self-regulation, building relationships, and increasing student independence.
Responsibilities/Requirements
Student Support
- Provide direct behavioral support for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Teach self-regulation, emotional awareness, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitate individual and small-group social skills or nurture groups.
- Assist students in developing coping strategies before behaviors escalate.
- Support students during transitions or challenging parts of the school day.
- Help students successfully reintegrate into the classroom following behavioral incidents.
Behavior Intervention
- Assist in developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Collect and analyze behavioral data to monitor progress.
- Identify patterns and collaborate with staff to adjust interventions.
- Support implementation of Tier II and Tier III interventions within the school's MTSS framework.
- Utilize restorative practices whenever appropriate.
Staff Coaching
- Model effective classroom management and de-escalation strategies.
- Provide teachers with proactive classroom support.
- Coach staff on behavior prevention, reinforcement systems, and relationship-building.
- Assist teachers in implementing consistent behavior expectations throughout the building.
- Participate in problem-solving meetings regarding student behavior.
Family Collaboration
- Build positive relationships with families.
- Communicate behavior progress and celebrate student successes.
- Assist families in identifying community resources when appropriate.
- Participate in parent conferences regarding behavioral support.
Crisis Response
- Respond to behavioral crises that significantly disrupt instruction or threaten safety.
- Utilize district-approved de-escalation strategies.
- Assist administration in documenting significant behavioral incidents.
- Help create plans to reduce future incidents.
School Climate
- Promote positive school culture aligned with the school's expectations.
- Reinforce school-wide behavior expectations.
- Help organize recognition systems that encourage positive behavior.
- Support attendance, engagement, and student connectedness.
- Consults with the parents, principal, teachers, and student regarding the referral, prepare the necessary forms, and serve as the contact between the school and referral agency.
- Monitors student progress.
- Assist with summer school remediation
- Assist with K101 (jumpstart to Kindergarten program)
- Assists the leadership team in being the PAR in case conferences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- Experience working with elementary-aged students exhibiting behavioral challenges.
- Knowledge of MTSS, restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and behavior intervention strategies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trusting relationships.
Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County is an equal opportunity employer.