Behavior Specialist in School Setting | Osseo, Minnesota

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a vital role as a Behavior Intervention Specialist, supporting students across multiple sites within a dynamic school district. This contract position is for the 2025/2026 school year, beginning with a training week in late August before students start in early September. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of specialists and administrators to develop and implement positive interventions for students, helping shape a supportive learning atmosphere across 3-4 assigned locations.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or licensed Special Education Teacher (Tier 3 or 4 license required for teachers)
• Demonstrated experience conducting functional behavior assessments
• Ability to collaborate with staff and adapt approaches based on student needs
• Comfortable supporting multiple school sites and adjusting to varying environments
• Effective communicator with teams, administrators, and families
• RBT certification does not meet requirements for this position

Primary Responsibilities

• Consult and implement positive behavior interventions and supports for students
• Foster a positive and productive work and learning environment
• Reinforce positive behaviors and utilize de-escalation and redirection techniques
• Provide expertise and training for staff on behavioral recommendations
• May use restrictive procedures as appropriate and necessary
• Support development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) in line with district, state, and federal requirements
• Maintain the safety of students and environments at all times
• Analyze data to inform decision-making and tailor programming for student success
• Remain flexible and calm, especially when responding to crises

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact working within a dedicated team
• Full-time schedule (typically 8:30–4:10, 37.5 hours per week)
• Varied and engaging work with students across several school environments

Embrace the chance to empower students and create lasting change. Submit your PDF license and resume today to take the next step in your professional journey!

Compensation for this position ranges from $23.00 to $43.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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