A Curriculum Specialist works in a public school district to coordinate curriculum. Works with teachers to develop curriculum that helps students learn effectively and meets state educational standards. Analyzes student assessment data, and chooses textbooks, educational materials, and new technologies to support teaching. May specialize in particular grade levels or subject areas, or education for specific groups of students such as English Language Learners.
Instructional Specialist for Behavioral Support (631470L)
Moore County Schools
Off Site Central Office - Carthage, North Carolina This job is also posted in Moore County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5883576
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Oct 1, 2026
Job Description
Reports to: Director for Exceptional Children Services
Supervises:
Lead Behavior Support Assistant and Behavior Support Assistants
Term of Employment:
12 months
Salary:
Teacher Salary Schedule plus Local Supplement
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Qualifications:
North Carolina Licensure
Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience or employment in behavior science field
Experience with the Functional Behavior Assessment process and with writing Behavior Intervention Plans
Current certification in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and must complete process to become Crisis Prevention Trainer
Essential Job Functions:
Supports a caseload of students identified as at-risk due to their severe behavioral and emotional issues; reviews behavior referrals and seclusion/restraint documentation, monitoring for trends and providing follow-up support when needed
Consults with schools on the development, writing, and updating Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans for students who qualify for intensive behavior support
Meets regularly with the Behavior Support Assistant(s) to assess the behavioral data and the effectiveness of plan implementation, review strategies, and provide additional support
Facilitates smooth transitions for new students and for those moving from one setting to another
Submits monthly PRC 29 data
Assists with professional development for Crisis Prevention Institute, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Manifestation Determination (MD), Evidence Based Practices and Trauma Informed Classrooms
Consults with Administration, EC and General Ed staff, parents and students in the areas of: defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening behavior; identifying antecedents; crisis intervention; learning and collaboration issues; and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions
Develops and implements a repertoire of ongoing assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching methods and individual student needs to more accurately assess student behavior skills and understandings, which are meant to maintain a record of student progress
Engages in on-going professional development and training to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students, targeted students and students who represent sub-group populations, and to expand knowledge of current research and practices
Serves as liaison with outside community providers and families, actively engaging all stakeholders to provide a wholesome approach to behavior management and emotional support for students
Provides leadership and direction to design, implement, coordinate and analyze the effectiveness of center based behavior support classrooms in Moore County Schools to provide support to staff
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.
Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Must be able to:
prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation and correspondence in all languages required by the job
understand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
respond adequately to inquiries or complaints
write using standard convention in all languages required by the job
apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form
communicate effectively and efficiently in all languages required by the job using whatever communication device or system is required (telephone, Braille)
use/interpret job related terminology, mathematical formulas and functions effectively and efficiently
deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons
operate a motor vehicle
operate/use a variety of automated office machines and other office equipment
operate/use a variety of printing/graphic arts machines
operate/use a variety of audiovisual/electronic machines and devices
operate/use a variety of communication machines/equipment/devices
operate/use a variety of job specific machines/equipment