Psitive Behavior Certified Specialist: 2026-2027 School Year

The Positive Behavior Certified Specialist works directly with students to develop and reinforce positive behaviors that support academic success and overall student growth. The Specialist collaborates closely with administrators, teachers, counselors, support staff, and families to ensure students receive timely, appropriate, and individualized interventions. This role supports the development of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills by providing targeted instruction, modeling evidence-based practices, and contributing to a coordinated, schoolwide approach to student support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid teaching license (as required by state regulations).
2. Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
3. Master's degree and/or building leadership certification preferred.
4. All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

 EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience working in education, with a focus on student support services.
2. Demonstrated success working with at-risk students with diverse leaning needs.
3. Experience in district committees or educational leadership positions.

DIVERSITY: As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We believe there is long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families and staff. 

JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

1. Support students in developing positive behavioral, social-emotional, and resiliency skills to help them thrive in school settings.
2. Implement and model evidence-based behavior interventions (ex. CHAMPS and utilization of restorative practices), including explicit and intensive behavior instruction for students with significant behavioral or social-emotional needs through an MTSS model.
3. Use ongoing assessments, data collection, and progress monitoring to inform interventions and maintain accurate records of student progress.
4. Recognize and reinforce positive student behaviors and accomplishments through consistent, meaningful feedback.
5. Collaborate with administrators, social workers, MTSS coordinators, counselors, and teachers to design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans and tiered supports.
6. Provide professional development and coaching to school personnel on positive behavior supports, reinforcement systems, growth-mindset, and behavior-management strategies.
7. Review building-level SEL data, behavior referrals, and related reports to identify patterns, support decision-making, and assist with schoolwide practices.
8. Provide transition and integration support for students who are new to the school or experiencing school adjustment difficulties.
9. Engage families in the behavior-intervention process through communication, consultation, and home/school support strategies that strengthen student success.
10. Conduct outreach to re-engage disconnected families and connect them with needed school or community resources.
11. Serve as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support assessment, intervention planning, and collaborative problem-solving for students with behavioral or social-emotional needs.
12. Provide support to building administrators with student supervision, crisis response, or behavior-related needs when assistance is required or when administrators are unavailable.
13. Promote effective school-community partnerships and advocate for services that support students and families.
14. Perform other duties as assigned

FLSA STATUS: Exempt  

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Educations policy on evaluation of certified personnel. 

ABOUT US:    

1. The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
2. USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
3. The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries, and more than 30 languages are represented.
4. The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individuals race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.  
5. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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