Secondary Behavior Specialist

Position Type: Ypsilanti Community High School/Behavior SpecialistDate Posted: 1/27/2026Location: Ypsilanti Community High SchoolDistrict: Ypsilanti Community SchoolsSecondary Behavior Interventionist SpecialistBUILDING: Ypsilanti Community High SchoolREPORTS TO: Building PrincipalSALARY: $44,450.00 - $54,150.00SUMMARY: To create an environment within the school that is favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:1. Bachelor degree with required certification2. Master in Social Work, preferred3. Individuals with relevant social work type experience will receive extra consideration.4. Excellent reasoning ability.5. Understanding of mathematical concepts.6. Excellent reasoning ability.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.Support staff in teaching and implementing de-escalation strategiesCreate a climate where students and teachers are proactive problem solvers, shifting from reactive crisis responseFamiliarity with and ability to employ Conscious Discipline and Restorative Practices strategiesObservation of staff and students appropriately using de-escalation strategiesCollecting data of students independently resolving (or de-escalating) negative interactions without adult interventionsCreate an environment that significantly reduces the number of suspensions, monitoring that reduction occurs each month.Facilitating understanding of the correlation between behavior, problem resolution and academic success in the classroom/school with parents, students and staffDevelop wellness plans for studentsWork with the principal to provide periodic training sessions during staff meeting time to refresh staff's understanding of wellness protocols and to discuss school wide behavior trendsWork with principal and classroom teachers to identify when and where students are having the greatest difficulty interacting appropriatelyMeet regularly in small groups with students who are more frequently engaged in disputesPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.TURNAROUND SKILLS:Ypsilanti Community Schools is a part of the MI Excel Turnaround Network and believes that a new teacher should be able to skillfully demonstrate the following skills:The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, martial or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Created: 2026-04-19