School Counselor and Behavior Specialist

Perry, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Teaching/Certified

Date Posted:
3/24/2026

Location:
Perry OH (Lake Co.)

Anticipated Opening
School Counselor and Behavior Specialist

Job Title: Anticipated Opening for School Counselor and Behavior Specialist Grades K-4
Position Available: August 11 2026
Location: Perry Elementary School
Compensation: Per Perry Classroom Teachers Association negotiated agreement

Job Summary:
The Perry Local Schools desires to employ a certificated or licensed school counselor and behavior specialist at the elementary school. The job duties of the School Counselor and Behavior Specialistwill include but not be limited to the following:

Provide individual or small-group academic and socialï½emotional instruction (self-regulation problem-solving coping skills).
Create and progress-monitor behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and support plans
Be a resource to parents who need assistance with the academic social behavioral and emotional needs of their children.
Teach state-mandated personal safety lessons in conjunction with elementary staff.
Conduct new student interviews lunches and family contacts.
Participate in decision-making within the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) initiative.
Assist classroom teachers with interventions and strategies for struggling students.
Coordinate care and facilitate services necessary to support the social-emotional needs of children.
Advocate to support the needs of the whole child
Participate in Professional Learning Communities and necessary professional development.
Coordinate write and update annual 504 plans.
Collaborate on accommodations for students with behavioral needs.
Assist with grade-level transitions for students including transition to the middle school.
Conduct behavior observations and help identify triggers patterns and skill gaps.
Support students during behavioral crises or escalations.
Supervise the Calming/De-escalation classroom.
Help students transition back to class after behavioral incidents.
Consult with teachers on classroom management strategies.
Model behavior interventions and de-escalation techniques.
Help design proactive classroom systems and routines.
Provide coaching on reinforcement systems expectations and responses to behavior.

Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications:

Valid Ohio licensure in one or more of the following areas:
- School Counselor (Pupil Services License)
- Intervention Specialist License (Kï½12 or Mild/Moderate)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
- Evidence of successful completion of licensure examinations if applicable
Preference may be given to candidates with interest and proficiency in working with elementary school students and parents/guardians
Familiar with the community resources available to meet the social emotional behavioral and academic needs of elementary school students/families
Technologically literate

Application Process: Please apply online via the Perry Local Schools website at See Job Opportunities.

Selection Procedure: Satisfy all statutory provisions governing submission of all pre-employment requirements including a criminal record background check and recommendationof prior employer(s)

Questions: Contact: Jim Chisholm Email: - Director of Student Services
Contact: Amy Stavar Email: - Perry Elementary School Principal

Application Deadline: until filled

Date Posted: March 24 2026

(Note: The District retains the right not to fill this vacancy depending on District needs.)

Required Experience:

Position Type:Teaching/CertifiedDate Posted:3/24/2026Location:Perry OH (Lake Co.)Anticipated OpeningSchool Counselor and Behavior SpecialistJob Title: Anticipated Opening for School Counselor and Behavior Specialist Grades K-4Position Available: August 11 2026Location: Perry Eleme...

Position Type:
Teaching/Certified

Date Posted:
3/24/2026

Location:
Perry OH (Lake Co.)

Anticipated Opening
School Counselor and Behavior Specialist

Provide individual or small-group academic and socialï½emotional instruction (self-regulation problem-solving coping skills).
Create and progress-monitor behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and support plans
Be a resource to parents who need assistance with the academic social behavioral and emotional needs of their children.
Teach state-mandated personal safety lessons in conjunction with elementary staff.
Conduct new student interviews lunches and family contacts.
Participate in decision-making within the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) initiative.
Assist classroom teachers with interventions and strategies for struggling students.
Coordinate care and facilitate services necessary to support the social-emotional needs of children.
Advocate to support the needs of the whole child
Participate in Professional Learning Communities and necessary professional development.
Coordinate write and update annual 504 plans.
Collaborate on accommodations for students with behavioral needs.
Assist with grade-level transitions for students including transition to the middle school.
Conduct behavior observations and help identify triggers patterns and skill gaps.
Support students during behavioral crises or escalations.
Supervise the Calming/De-escalation classroom.
Help students transition back to class after behavioral incidents.
Consult with teachers on classroom management strategies.
Model behavior interventions and de-escalation techniques.
Help design proactive classroom systems and routines.
Provide coaching on reinforcement systems expectations and responses to behavior.

Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications:

Valid Ohio licensure in one or more of the following areas:
- School Counselor (Pupil Services License)
- Intervention Specialist License (Kï½12 or Mild/Moderate)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
- Evidence of successful completion of licensure examinations if applicable
Preference may be given to candidates with interest and proficiency in working with elementary school students and parents/guardians
Familiar with the community resources available to meet the social emotional behavioral and academic needs of elementary school students/families
Technologically literate