Position Type :
District and School Support Positions - Non-Cert
Date Posted : 8 / 14 / 2025
Location :
Mason-Clark Middle School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date : Until filled
District :
East St Louis School District 189
TITLE :
Behavior Improvement Specialist
CLASSIFICATION : Non-Certified
FLSA
Exempt (Executive)
DEPARTMENT :
Curriculum / Instruction
SALARY :
Teacher Aide Salary Schedule
WORK YEAR : 180 Days
REPORTS TO :
Principal or Designee
DESCRIPTION :
Under the direction of the Principal, the Student Behavior Improvement Specialist will assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive behavior intervention and assessment plan for the school that is aligned to Illinois State PBIS Program requirements, which include personal / social development of students to maximize achievement.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Illinois Professional Educator's License
- Certification in Restorative Practice and Positive Behavior Facilitation (PBF)
- Computer skills necessary to generate data graphs and reports
- Experience working with at risk students
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge of :
Illinois Learning StandardsPBIS Universal, Secondary, and Tertiary LevelsSeventeen (17) classroom management strategiesSchool improvementRestorative Practice and PBFExperience and expert training skills in effective behavior interventions including school-wide classroom and individual student behavior intervention plansSkills :
Proficient in Excel and WordExcellent oral and written communicationAbility to :
Manage multiple components of program development, training, technical assistance, and evaluation tasksImplement intense student supportCollect and manage dataBehavior Improvement Specialist Position Description - Continued
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (Essential Job Functions)
Expand and sustain implementation of PBISAssess training needs and connect with PBIS Network Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC)Support research for PBIS and provide technical assistance for implementationCollaborate with PBIS Network to connect students, families, service organizations, and schools to meet student and family needsParticipate in district and building level team meetingsComply with all district / school policies, practices and proceduresSupport building level team meetings by providing technical assistance (meeting dates, calendar tasks, agenda, communication with staff, etc.)Assist with PBIS action plan development at all three tiersProvide on-going support and technical assistance to Internal Coaches (Building Level Leaders)Monitor the progress of PBIS teamsInsure that school-wide data collection systems are establishedCollect data to share with the Principal and applicable leadership teamProvide technical assistance on school-wide data analysisProvide technical assistance on the use of secondary interventionsProvide training in Restorative Practice and PBFUse training and expertise to support students with behavior issues impacting academic achievementBe a member of the secondary Summer School staff to support appropriate behavior interventionsParticipate in appropriate trainingWORKING CONDITIONS :
Inside / outside office environmentSome travel within the districtHAZARDS / UNUSUAL DEMANDS :
Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 poundsPossible contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals