Behavior Support Lead (8 Hours/181 Days) Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Behavior Support Lead (8 Hours/181 Days)
Aiken County Public Schools

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

– Aiken, South Carolina This job is also posted in Aiken County Public School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5205882

Application Deadline:

Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 2, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Position Title:

Behavior Support Lead

Department:

Office of Special Programs

Reports To:

Director of Special Programs

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

SUMMARY:

To provide behavioral supports to special education and at-risk students by recommending classroom and individual interventions, modeling interventions for classroom staff, and collaborating with the Behavior Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends in-service trainings and conferences as requested.
Attends Behavior Team meetings upon request.
Develops, updates, and maintain weekly schedule.
Identifies students with behavior needs and provides input to the staff during the first month of school.
Observes students and provides teachers with feedback regarding student behavior in various environments.
Provides feedback and support to teachers regarding teaching social skills and troubleshooting problem behaviors.
Maintains and submits accountability monthly.
Makes materials and/or assists teacher(s)/aides with implementing and using materials.
Provides written feedback from observations to the Program Specialist for Behavior and Social Skills.
Collects data on student behaviors.
Emails (checks and replies to emails daily) to maintain communication.
Works directly with students to teach new skills and models research based instructional methods for teachers.
Demonstrates professionalism and maintains appropriate relationships with other personnel.
Maintain confidentiality.
Works in teams to help with observations and troubleshooting problems.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Programs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma; a minimum of one year experience in the application of Applied Behavior Analysis of which six months must be supervised; meets highly qualified standards as defined by NCLB Act of 2001: Associates Degree preferred, 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the ParaPro Exam.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified in CPI (district will train)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations. Proficient in English and relative understanding of sign language. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through emails and through other means (i.e. picture exchange system). Ability to develop professional and accurate observational documentation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Ability to work independently, with limited supervision. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing – using proficient grammar and spelling rules. Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and district employees. Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to scheduled deadlines. The positions requires meeting deadlines and interacting with faculty, staff, and administrators. Some extended hours and multiple demands are required of the employee – with prior notice and approval by the supervisor, if hours extend beyond the work day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Some driving required. Frequent writing and use of technology required. Ocassionally the employee will type for long periods of time. Children with behavioral difficulties may tantrum, refuse to comply, and/or act in aggressive ways towards adults. Interventionists are required to manage these behaviors (only engaging in CPI restraints if the Behavior Intervention Plan dictates). They are also required to engage in a great deal of physical play and interaction with students, often moving from a sitting to a standing position. Interventionists must be able to walk and run to transport students from place to place.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in this environment varies based on location. Leads must be able to work in various environments. They are required to work with student both within a classroom setting, as well as in a 1:1 setting. Leads are required to complete paperwork in an office setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

181 Days, 8 Hours
112 Pay Scale
The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$20.10 See salary schedule on home page
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