Behavior Specialist in School Setting | Maple Grove, Minnesota

Bring your specialized skills and impactful mindset to an important role supporting students in a dynamic educational environment. As a full-time Behavior Intervention Specialist on a contract basis for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, you'll play a pivotal part in driving positive behavioral change. Receive comprehensive training before students arrive and collaborate closely with a team of like-minded professionals, including an additional Behavior Intervention Specialist and a Special Education Administrator.

Desired qualifications:

• Current BCBA certification or valid Special Education teaching licensure (tier 3 or 4 required for educators)
• Demonstrated experience implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports within school settings
• Expertise conducting functional behavioral assessments and generating effective, data-driven strategies
• Ability to consult, communicate, and collaborate successfully with multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong skills in de-escalation, crisis response, and applying adaptive, flexible thinking
• Experience developing and supporting implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Aptitude for training others on behavioral practices and maintaining a safe, inclusive school climate

Key responsibilities:

• Consult with staff to design and implement proactive, positive behavioral interventions tailored to students' needs
• Work across 3-4 school sites, ensuring appropriate programming and support for each location
• Conduct assessments, reinforce positive student behaviors, and utilize evidence-based strategies for redirection
• Assist with the creation and execution of IEPs, ensuring compliance with district/state/federal requirements
• Guide staff in applying behavior management techniques and promote a cooperative, safe learning environment
• Employ data analysis to monitor interventions and facilitate continued student success
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and adhere to organizational policies and procedures

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to affect student outcomes, working shoulder-to-shoulder with talented educational professionals in a supportive, forward-thinking district.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your license (if applying as a Special Education Teacher) and resume in PDF format today and start planning for a successful new school year!

Compensation for this position ranges from $23.00 to $43.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.