Behavior Improvement Specialist 2026-2027 SY

TITLE: Behavior Improvement Specialist CLASSIFICATION: Non-Certified
FLSA Exempt (Executive) DEPARTMENT: Curriculum/Instruction
SALARY: Teacher Aide Salary Schedule WORK YEAR: 180 Days
REPORTS 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 License
• Certification in Restorative Practice and Positive Behavior Facilitation (PBF) (optional)
• Computer skills necessary to generate data graphs and reports
• Experience working with at risk students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Illinois Learning Standards
• PBIS Universal, Secondary, and Tertiary Levels
• Seventeen (17) classroom management strategies
• Restorative Practice and PBF
• Experience and expert training skills in effective behavior interventions including school-wide classroom and individual student behavior intervention plans

Skills:

• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to:

• Manage multiple components of program development, training, technical assistance, and evaluation tasks
• Implement intense student support
• Collect and manage data

Behavior Improvement Specialist Position Description - Continued

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Job Functions)

• Expand and sustain implementation of PBIS
• Assess training needs and connect with PBIS Network Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC)
• Support research for PBIS and provide technical assistance for implementation
• Collaborate with PBIS Network to connect students, families, service organizations, and schools to meet student and family needs
• Participate in district and building level team meetings
• Comply with all district/school policies, practices and procedures
• Support 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 tiers
• Provide on-going support and technical assistance to Internal Coaches (Building Level Leaders)
• Monitor the progress of PBIS teams
• Insure that school-wide data collection systems are established
• Collect data to share with the Principal and applicable leadership team
• Provide technical assistance on school-wide data analysis
• Provide technical assistance on the use of secondary interventions
• Provide training in Restorative Practice and PBF
• Use training and expertise to support students with behavior issues impacting academic achievement
• Be a member of the secondary Summer School staff to support appropriate behavior interventions
• Participate in appropriate training
• Perform any other related duties and tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Inside/outside office environment
• Some travel within the district

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 pounds
• Possible contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals