Behavior Support Teacher

Behavior Support Teacher Lee County Schools

• AL Wacoochee Elementary School
• Salem, Alabama This job is also posted in Lee County Schools
• AL Job Details

Job ID:

5722364

Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 30, 2026 Job Description Behavior Support Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education. Must hold an appropriate Alabama Professional Educator Certificate. Minimum of five (5) years successful elementary classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of "at risk" and/or "behaviorally challenged" students is preferred. Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction. Knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior. Must be able to maintain frequent, meaningful parental communication and develop proactive partnerships between the student/parent and school district to support academic achievement and pro-social behaviors. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment as required by the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Background Check Required:

(HB 402 ACT 99-361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the federal Bureau of Investigation.

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOALS

To work with individual students and groups of students when appropriate; to help in meeting behavior targets and in maintaining a positive and productive teaching and learning environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicable to

All Employees:

Attend on a regular and predictable basis. Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness. Uphold Board policies, including the anti-harassment program. Work in a cooperative manner with students, teachers, staff, supervisors, and the public. Work effectively and efficiently under time and productivity standards.

Essential Job Functions:

Report for duty fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remain fifteen minutes after the close of school. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students. Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal at the local school. Facilitate team meetings that: design behavior interventions plans; address classroom organization, effective instruction, social skills instruction, and ethical issues; School-wide Positive Behavioral Support; and factors that affect effectiveness including social validity and treatment integrity. Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions. Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which "at risk" students thrive: behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice. Provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors. Work cooperatively with building administrators to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms. Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive. Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students, targeted students and students who represent sub-group populations. Engage parents in the "student behavior intervention plan" process and empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child. Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures. Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities. Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day. Procedures for such conferences will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration. Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration. Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings. Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community. Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public. Maintain and improve professional competence. Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.

Essential 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 must frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary, stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

EMPLOYMENT

This is a nine-month contract (187 days). Based on board approved salary schedule.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$48,629 to $96,819 Per Year