JobID:

722

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Positive Behavior Support Specialist Date Posted:

7/28/2026

Location:

Colleton County High School

JOB PURPOSE

Under occasional supervision, assists with general supervision of the student population in the assigned school. Reports to the Principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Keeps the principal or his/her designee informed on all problems and accomplishments within the assigned area. Provides primary intervention to students who are identified as exhibiting behavioral difficulties which impede their social development and academic success. Works with individual students or small groups of students to students to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring. Works with school personnel in the Problem Solving Model Response to Intervention process by assisting in determining intervention plans and program services for student(s) exhibiting behavioral difficulties. Works as a collaborative member of the school discipline committee providing intervention strategies for students identified as exhibiting behavioral difficulties. Provides behavioral intervention support to students identified as exhibiting behavioral difficulties by developing a plan of action to assist student in positive behavioral change. Meets with parents, school personnel, law enforcement and other professionals to address the student safety. Provides resources support, information and strategies for parents to assist them in addressing the behavioral challenges of their children. Provides data to the school discipline committee and participate in discussion and decision about student progress. Utilizes data system to maintain lists of students participating in interventions. Maintains records of interventions to include behavior intervention plans for special needs students and progress monitoring to insure process fidelity. Complies with FERPA and all federal and state confidentiality laws and mandated reporting laws. Supervises and controls activities of students assigned by the principal's or his/her designee's control. Consults with the principal or his/her designee and take immediate action to resolve conflicts between student and/or students and staff. Reports the status of student behavior regularly to the principal or his/her designee. Provides feedback to the staff about students and special needs. Receives, evaluates, and forwards reports from students and staff, taking necessary action to determine causes, resolving problems and informing the principal or his/her designee. Establishes priorities for work to be completed. Enforces safety rules and regulations. Attends meetings, seminars, etc., to enhance knowledge required for the position as directed by the principal or his/her designee. Serves to mediate and advocate for students in problem situations. Monitors designated areas assigned within the school setting. Provides support for diffusing potential conflict situations. Serves as advisor to administrators of school and mentor to students. Maintains a degree of high visibility among students and staff. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires an Associate's Degree and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience working with high risk youth in a supervisory or advisory capacity. Must possess a valid state driver's license.