Behavior Specialist 2026-2027

Job Title: Behavior Specialist

Location: School Based

Pay Grade: Licensed Scale

Work Calendar: Licensed 200 Day Employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Education the position of
Behavior Specialist will provide direct support to instructional staff and specific
students in behavioral and academic strategies. This position assists in providing
professional development and consultation in data driven best practices evidence-
based positive strategies for improving individual behavior classroom management
and school-wide behavior support strategies through coaching and facilitating school-
wide team processes at school sites.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Assist teachers in planning curriculum developing individualized lesson plans and preparing instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learningstyles and needs of assigned students considering the Virginia Standards of Learning local requirements and physical emotional and academic levels of development
• Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching and behavioral strategies and techniques to support students that include utilizing assistive technology and specialized equipment
• Work with students to increase motivation provide consistent reinforcement to learning continuously assessing level of functioning and giving continuous feedback for all learning activities
• Develop and implement a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports to include Handle with Care to include collaboration with all instructional staff regarding accommodations and/or modifications to the IEP
• Participate in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plan using the Functional Behavior Assessment process
• Administer interpret and report standardized test results for purposes of evaluating educational progress and determine eligibility for special education

School Building Responsibilities

• Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assume responsibility for a neat safe environment for students committed to the teachers care.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean neat appearance appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students colleagues and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues supervisors and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or above from an accredited university
• Completion of an approved Special Education program
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught
  • Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation
• Skills
  • Relate positively to parents and other community representatives
  • Assess individual needs and performance
• Abilities
  • Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is inside a classroom but could include outside activities with moderate noise temperatures that are controlled but can be subject to outside temperatures and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands wrists or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling grasping or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Required Experience:

IC