Behavior Support Specialist

JobID:

10063

Position Type:

Support Staff/Behavior Support Specialist Date Posted:

5/14/2026

Location:

Francis Howell High School Closing Date:

05/24/2026 Position Type Full-Time, Monday through Friday Salary Minimum starting salary of $19.09 per hour Hours 7:00 - 2:20 Reports To Building Administrator About Us The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to creating a positive and effective learning environment. We are committed to attracting and retaining top professionals who are passionate about student success and well-being. Job Summary To provide behavioral support to students, implement and monitor behavior intervention plans, and offer guidance to staff to improve student behavior and social-emotional skills.

Key Responsibilities Student Support:

Provide behavioral support and intervention for students. Implement and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans. Offer one-on-one or small group support for behavior issues. Respond to and manage crisis situations involving students.

Teacher & Staff Coaching:

Coach teachers on behavior management strategies. Train staff in behavior intervention techniques and safety practices.

Behavior Management:

Supervise students during transitions and daily activities. Guide students in developing interpersonal skills and problem-solving strategies. Maintain and track records of student behavior and progress.

Collaboration & Compliance:

Collaborate with behavior intervention teams and participate in Student of Concern (SOC) meetings. Adhere to health, safety, and regulatory guidelines. Manage reporting of child abuse and neglect cases.

Additional Duties:

Participate in workshops and meetings to stay updated on best practices. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Relevant job-related education or 60 hours of college credit.

Experience:

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred.

Skills:

Data tracking, behavior intervention, de-escalation techniques, and record-keeping.

Knowledge:

Child development, behavior management, safety procedures, and relevant regulations.

Abilities:

Manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, solve problems, and work with diverse individuals. Benefits FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package to eligible employees including: Medical and dental plan options Vision coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000) District-paid Short Term Disability Paid holidays Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD!