Job Description

Elementary School

Behavior Specialist

(2 positions available)

Salary: $30/hour

up to 29.75 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to address behavioral challenges.

Provide direct behavioral support and intervention in crises, de-escalating situations as needed.

Collaborate with professionals to analyze behavior patterns and adjust strategies accordingly.

Work closely with teachers, counselors, psychologists, and parents to gather input on student behavior and progress.

Communicate regularly with stakeholders to review behavioral data and adjust intervention plans.

Communicate with teacher to determine next steps and consequences after student is calm, safe and re-engaged in work.

Support and promote positive behaviors of students at all times and support students in making healthy, safe choices.

Comply with policies and procedures relating to student protection, health, safety and confidentiality.

Report any restraints or seclusions to the building administrator.

Support students with completing assigned work.

Ensure students reman supervised at all times.

Implement treatment plans as necessary in accordance with Board policy related to physical restraints and seclusion of students.

Ensure all behavior interventions comply with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.

Assist the classroom teacher with other functions as directed.

Participate in all training and professional development sessions.

All other duties as deemed appropriate by the administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work under pressure, especially in managing crises.

Experience in working with individuals with behavioral challenges, including students with special needs.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Must be PMT trained or willing to be immediately trained.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May involve physical intervention in behavioral crises, as per legal and ethical guidelines.

Please apply online at www.rockyhillps.com

Open until filled

Posted: November 19, 2025

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The Rocky Hill Board of Education prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran's status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation and past or present learning disability, physical disability or mental disorder. The Rocky Hill Board of Education provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Rocky Hill Board of Education guarantees compliance under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Acts of 1973, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and Connecticut General Statutes 46a-60. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Anabelle Diaz-Santiago, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Student Services, 761 Old Main St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067, 860-258-7705. For further information on non-discrimination, visit: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/about/rgn-hqaddresses.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person