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