Position type: Full time, exempt, 10 Month
Reporting & Collaboration
Direct Manager: School Leader or Assistant School Leader, responsible for school culture systems and student outcomes.
Direct Reports: None
Key Collaborators: Assistant School Leaders, teachers, counselors, Special Education staff, and other school-based support personnel responsible for ensuring students can fully access instruction.
Autonomy & Decision Making
This role supports the execution of schoolwide behavior systems and student behavior interventions aligned to MTSS structures. The Behavior Climate Specialist implements established behavior expectations, reinforces school culture systems, and provides targeted student support.
Decisions related to major disciplinary actions, suspension decisions, and schoolwide policy changes remain with the School Leader and Assistant School Leader.
Inputs: What will I be doing in my day to day work?
School Culture & Climate
Maintain a strong and visible presence throughout the school day to reinforce behavior expectations.
Support consistent implementation of schoolwide culture systems.
Monitor hallways, transitions, and common spaces to ensure a safe and structured learning environment.
Reinforce positive student behavior and character development aligned to school values.
Student Behavior Support
Provide targeted behavioral coaching to students requiring additional support.
Support students in reflecting on behavioral choices and developing strategies to improve behavior.
Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans aligned to MTSS structures.
Support students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) to ensure behavioral reflection and academic engagement.
Behavior Systems & Data
Monitor and analyze behavior data to identify patterns and inform interventions.
Maintain accurate records of student behavior incidents, interventions, and family communication.
Partner with school leadership to ensure consistent implementation of behavior systems.
Collaboration & Student Support
Partner with teachers to reinforce behavior expectations and provide strategies for supporting students.
Collaborate with counselors, Special Education teams, and leadership to coordinate supports.
Communicate with families regarding student behavior and progress when appropriate.
Participate in MTSS or student support team meetings
Outcomes: What will I be evaluated on?
Reduction in repeated student behavior incidents.
Increased time in class for students receiving behavioral support.
Consistent implementation of schoolwide behavior expectations.
Improved student engagement and classroom readiness.
Strong collaboration with teachers to reinforce positive behavior systems.
What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?
Strong relationship-building skills with students and families.
Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and support student regulation.
Ability to analyze behavior data and adjust interventions accordingly.
Clear communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to maintain calm and professionalism in high-stress situations.
What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?
Behavior intervention strategies and trauma-informed practices.
MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or SEL frameworks.
Classroom management and student behavior support strategies.
Working effectively with students experiencing behavioral challenges.