Behavior Improvement Specialist 2026-2027 SY

Behavior Improvement Specialist 2026-2027 SY JobID: 4235 Position Type: District and School Support Positions - Non-CertDate Posted: 9/23/2026Location: Gordon Bush Alternative CenterDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: 10/07/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideTITLE: Behavior Improvement Specialist CLASSIFICATION: Non-CertifiedFLSA Exempt (Executive) DEPARTMENT: Curriculum/InstructionSALARY: Teacher Aide Salary Schedule WORK YEAR: 180 DaysREPORTS TO: Principal or Designee DESCRIPTION:Under the direction of the Principal, the Student Behavior Improvement Specialist will assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive behavior intervention and assessment plan for the school that is aligned to Illinois State PBIS Program requirements, which include personal/social development of students to maximize achievement.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Illinois Paraprofessional LicenseCertification in Restorative Practice and Positive Behavior Facilitation (PBF) (optional)Computer skills necessary to generate data graphs and reportsExperience working with at risk studentsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:Illinois Learning StandardsPBIS Universal, Secondary, and Tertiary LevelsSeventeen (17) classroom management strategiesRestorative Practice and PBFExperience and expert training skills in effective behavior interventions including school-wide classroom and individual student behavior intervention plansSkills:Proficient in Excel and WordExcellent oral and written communicationAbility to:Manage multiple components of program development, training, technical assistance, and evaluation tasksImplement intense student supportCollect and manage dataBehavior Improvement Specialist Position Description - ContinuedDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Job Functions)Expand and sustain implementation of PBISAssess training needs and connect with PBIS Network Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC)Support research for PBIS and provide technical assistance for implementationCollaborate with PBIS Network to connect students, families, service organizations, and schools to meet student and family needsParticipate in district and building level team meetingsComply with all district/school policies, practices and proceduresSupport building level team meetings by providing technical assistance (meeting dates, calendar tasks, agenda, communication with staff, etc.)Assist with PBIS action plan development at all three tiersProvide on-going support and technical assistance to Internal Coaches (Building Level Leaders)Monitor the progress of PBIS teamsInsure that school-wide data collection systems are establishedCollect data to share with the Principal and applicable leadership teamProvide technical assistance on school-wide data analysisProvide technical assistance on the use of secondary interventionsProvide training in Restorative Practice and PBFUse training and expertise to support students with behavior issues impacting academic achievementBe a member of the secondary Summer School staff to support appropriate behavior interventionsParticipate in appropriate trainingPerform any other related duties and tasks as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS:Inside/outside office environmentSome travel within the districtHAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 poundsPossible contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals