Behavior Specialist

Position Type:
Special Education Services - Teacher/Behavior Analyst

Date Posted:
5/11/2026

Location:
SW Metro Intermediate District 288
The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has an immediate full-time opening for a Behavior Specialist to provide district-wide support for the 2026-2027 school year.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:
Behavior Specialist, 185 Contract Days, 8 hours a day

Job Summary:

• Facilitate and coach teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior interventions, plans and crisis plans for identified students;
• Provide social skills instruction to students utilizing research-based methodologies and approved district curricula.
• Implement and coach school personnel on research-based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies;
• Collaborate with school personnel, agencies, and families in coordinating individualized ESE services for Students;
• Complete all reporting requirements as mandated by the district, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e. restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data);
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments;
• Support teams in writing Behavior Intervention Plans;
• Participate in the development of Individualized Educational Programs for students;
• Collect and summarize behavioral data;
• Assist with student crisis intervention;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

Qualifications :

• Must have a valid MN teaching license
• Able to travel between sites
• Strong teamwork, communication and report writing skills

Pay & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $56,000-103,000 based on education and experience (pay is prorated based on FTE). Competitive and comprehensive benefit package is available:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA option
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous Sick Time
• Personal Tiem Off
• Basic Life Insurance and AD& D
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
• TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
• Long-Term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.