Behavior Support Specialist - Paraprofessional

Behavior Support Specialist

Status: Non Exempt
Supervisor: Building Principal
Pay: $23.00 / hr

Position Purpose

We are seeking high energy, caring, relationship-driven individuals to join our team as Behavior Support Specialist. Ideal candidates are trauma informed, culturally responsive, calm under pressure, and deeply committed to supporting students in positive, dignity-centered ways. This role focuses entirely on student behavior support, de-escalation, safety, and helping create a welcoming and structured school environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build strong, supportive relationships with students to promote positive behavior and belonging.

• Assist with classroom behavioral support to reduce disruptions and maintain a safe, orderly environment.

• Respond to student behavior needs throughout the school day using trauma informed, restorative approaches.

• Support students through conflict resolution, problem solving, and self-regulation skills.

• Supervise students during lunch, hallways, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other non instructional times.

• Help maintain student and staff safety during crisis situations and follow all crisis response procedures.

• Monitor common areas, reinforce expectations, and assist with transitions throughout the building.

• Support communication with teachers, counselors, and administrators as needed regarding student behavior.

• Document student behavior incidents and support plans as required.

• Provide supervision on field trips and during school events.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and staff.

Additional Duties

• Assist student services, counselors, or administration as needed.

• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with diverse students.

• Skill in trauma informed care, de-escalation, and restorative practices.

• Ability to remain calm and regulated when students are in crisis.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Work occurs in standard school and outdoor environments.

• Must be able to move throughout the building and respond quickly during safety events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working with youth preferred, especially in behavior support or student services roles.