Behavior Specialist

Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/Certifed Other Date Posted: 12/19/2025 Location: Oakwood Elementary District: Brandon School District POSITION: Behavior Specialist LOCATION: Oakwood Elementary, District-wide DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT: The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 600 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News. Our elementary schools are both one-to-one technology are each near the 83rd percentile in State rankings. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Brandon School District is seeking a Behavior Specialist responsible for providing guidance and expertise to teachers and support staff on strategies for supporting student social and emotional growth, as well as effective behavior management techniques. The Behavior Specialist will also provide ongoing support to school leadership teams and principals on the critical components and best practices of behavior management within classrooms. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan professional certification in an area such as school social worker, school psychologist, etc. Experience in supporting success for students with significant behavioral challenges as related to a variety of conditions, including students with and without disabilities; experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Emotional Impairment preferred. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, task oriented, detail oriented and deadline oriented. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to collect and analyze data. Knowledge of agency supports and services for students with complex behaviors. Strong leadership skills: motivating, delegating, reliability, follow-through. Ability to develop positive rapport with staff, students, and parents. Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certification. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide guidance and expertise to teachers and other classroom staff on strategies for supporting student social and emotional growth, as well as effective behavior management techniques. Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support to school leadership teams and principals on the critical components and best practices of behavior management within classrooms. Assist staff in analyzing student behavior data to identify patterns and trends, and collaborate with them to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) tailored to individual student needs. Offer guidance and support to paraprofessionals working with students who may require additional behavioral support. Lead initiatives aimed at promoting positive behavioral supports within the school community, including training sessions and modeling of effective strategies. Assists with leading school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), focusing on proactive behavior management, data analysis, staff training, and fostering a positive climate through evidence-based practices. Facilitates PBIS teams, analyzes behavioral data to inform strategies, coaches teachers on classroom management. Implements Tier 1 interventions ensuring fidelity, and building strong school-wide systems to improve student social-emotional competence and academic success. Assists building administrators in assessing systems and guiding teams in data collection, ensuring accurate scoring and helping to translate scores into actionable plans Collaborate with school teams to conduct FBAs and develop comprehensive BIPs for students requiring additional support. Plan and deliver hands-on training sessions for general education teachers and support staff on implementing behavior interventions and supports, both for individual students and class-wide level. Provide professional development opportunities for staff on the principles and practices of PBIS and the process of conducting FBAs. Stay informed about laws and regulations related to behavior management, such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Seclusion and Restraint laws; and other relevant topics in the field. Utilize data-driven approaches to lead problem-solving efforts in addressing student academic and behavioral concerns, working collaboratively with school staff. Collaborate with all school staff to foster a positive and inclusive school climate that supports the social, emotional, and behavioral growth of all students. Other Duties as Assigned: Flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the overall goals of the school and the well-being of its students. REPORTS TO: Building Principal WORKDAY/WEEK: Monday - Friday; per building schedule STARTING DATE: ASAP COMPENSATION: Per the BEA Master Agreement POSTING DATE: 12/19/2025 POSTING DEADLINE: Internal: 01/06/2025 External: Until Filled The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.

Created: 2026-03-04