Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Behavior Specialist

Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County, GA

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Behavioral Intervention, CPR Certification, Child Development, Childcare, Coaching, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Faculty Administration, First Aid, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Genetics, Health Plan, Homeless Services, Incident Response, Military, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, People Management, Psychology, Regulations, Social Work, Special Education, Standards Development, Stewardship, Student Conduct, Sustainability, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Gwinnett County, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Behavior Specialist

Salary

$21.00 Hourly

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

26-03745

Department

Department of Community Services

Opening Date

04/13/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

Job Description

The Building Brains Afterschool Behavior Specialist will be assisting the afterschool program team by supporting students with challenging behaviors, emotional regulation needs, or social skills. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining familiarity with Individual Education Plans (IEP ) and Behavior Retention Plans (BIP) as applicable, providing necessary coaching and professional development for team members. This position will also be collaborating with staff on the development and implementation of social emotional enrichment plans for students.

Essential Duties

  • Implementing behavior intervention strategies and individualized behavior plans as applicable
  • Monitoring and documenting student behavior, progress, and potential triggers
  • Supporting emotional regulation and social-emotional skill development
  • Collaborating with afterschool staff, teachers, and administrations to ensure consistency
  • Modeling positive behavior strategies and coaching staff as needed
  • Responding to behavioral incidents using deescalation tactics and trauma informed practices
  • Creating a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for all students
  • Communicating with families when appropriate regarding student progress or concerns in a positive and informative way
  • Assisting with the delivery of professional development related to behavior management and child development, as applicable

Public Speaking Duties

  • Must be able to interact with individuals or small groups of students with patience and grace

Other Job Requirements/Information

  • This job requires fingerprinting

Hourly rate

$21.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field AND

  • Three years of experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting preferred OR

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

  • CPR/First Aid certification (must be obtained within first 90 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field AND
  • Three years of experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

  • Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
  • Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
  • Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

  • Hiring Process
  • FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

This position does not have benefits.

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Have you completed a degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field?

  • Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

Indicate the specific field of study and type of degree you completed. If none, type N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have working with and monitoring school-aged children in a organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting?

  • none
  • less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 or more years

04

Describe your experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in a organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting. If none, type N/A.

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How many years of supervisory or management experience do you have?

  • none
  • less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 or more years

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Describe your supervisory or management experience. If none, type N/A.

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Describe your experience with Individualized Education Plans or Behaviors Intervention Plans. If none, type N/A.

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Describe your experience training and leading professional development for staff as it pertains to working with children with challenging behaviors. If none, type N/A.

09

Do you have a current CPR and First Aid certification?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com

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