Behavioral Support Specialist

April 2026

Location: Lakeshore Public Schools Stevensville MI 49127

Roosevelt Elementary School

Hours: Up to 39.5 Hours Per Week Pay: Starting at $25/Hour

Qualifications:

• Education & Certification:
• • Bachelors degree in Education Psychology Social Work or a related field (preferred).
  • Michigan teaching certificate (preferred).
  • High school diploma required
• Experience:
• • Experience working in an educational or therapeutic setting.
  • Familiarity with behavioral management techniques PBIS and trauma-informed practices (preferred).
• Skills:
• • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
  • Proficiency in using data to track progress and refine interventions.

• Develop and implement plans like Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support student success.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to help students improve their behavior.
• Collaborate with staff and families to create a trauma-informed positive learning environment.
• Model and support restorative practices that build relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Offer crisis intervention support when needed; respond to classrooms/ situations for student behaviors..
• Lead professional development sessions on restorative practices trauma-informed strategies classroom management and more.
• Assist in processing major and minor discipline referrals and collaborate effectively with the building principal on behavior-related incidents.
• Support and coach teachers in implementing positive behavior supports in their classroom.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and use data to guide decision-making and measure progress.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Collaborate on strategies to support individual student needs.
• Partner with families to share strategies for student success at home and school.
• Plan and participate in the Child Study process and meetings

Reports To: Building Principal and/or Special Education Director

Beginning Date: August 2026 Deadline for Application: Reviewed upon receipt

To Apply: Complete an online application for Certified staff through Red Rover

To be considered applications must include the paperwork requested on the online application.

For additional information contact Susan Toothman Director of Human Resources at or .

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age height weight marital status genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.