Behavior Specialist YA

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Yellowstone Academy
Billings Montana
Full-Time Year-Round Position
Start Date: Available Immediately

ABOUT YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY

Yellowstone Academy (YA) provides a supportive structured and student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth career readiness and character development. YA serves both a residential population of students from throughout the United States and a day school population from surrounding Montana school districts.

We are committed to helping students develop the skills necessary for success in school career and life. Our team emphasizes consistency structure emotional support and meaningful relationships to promote student growth and achievement.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Yellowstone Academy is seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialistto support students in a structured relationship-based educational environment.

This position plays a critical role in supporting student behavior reinforcing positive interventions and helping students develop emotional regulation and social skills. Behavior Specialists work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary staff to ensure students receive consistent behavioral support throughout the school day.

Classes are intentionally small (up to 10 students) allowing for individualized attention and strong relationship-building. Staff work collaboratively across academic residential and clinical teams to support student success.

This is a year-round position providing consistent employment and opportunities to support students during both the traditional school year and summer programming.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement and support behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
Provide direct behavioral support to students in classroom settings
Assist students with emotional regulation and coping strategies
Reinforce positive behavior strategies and expectations
Support crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed
Collaborate with teachers clinical staff and residential teams
Monitor and document student behavior and progress
Support a safe structured and consistent learning environment
Assist with supervision during transitions breaks and activities
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Starting Pay: $18.25/hour (DOE)
Health and benefits package (for eligible employees)
Participation in applicable retirement programs
Professional development opportunities
Stable year-round employment

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit:

Resume

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions about this position please contact:

Keith Tresch
Email:
Phone:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please visit the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch website to learn more about our facility:
Academy offers regular education special education vocational education Title programs and 504 services. YA operates year-round with a traditional school year and a summer school program. Students who complete high school graduation requirements may graduate at the completion of a semester.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work with students with behavioral and emotional needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain structure consistency and professionalism

Preferred:
Associate or Bachelors degree in education psychology social work or related field
Experience working in a school residential or behavioral support setting
Experience with behavior intervention plans and de-escalation strategies
Familiarity with trauma-informed or relationship-based approaches

KEY COMPETENCIES

Patience consistency and emotional awareness
Strong relationship-building skills
Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
Team collaboration and communication
Flexibility and adaptability
Commitment to student growth and success