Behavior Support Specialist

JOB POSTING:  

April 2026

Behavior Support Specialist

Location: Lakeshore Public Schools, Stevensville, MI  49127

Roosevelt Elementary School

Hours:  Up to 39.5 Hours Per Week    Pay:  Starting at $25/Hour

Qualifications:

• Education & Certification:
• • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (preferred).
  • Michigan teaching certificate (preferred).
  • High school diploma required
• Experience:
• • Experience working in an educational or therapeutic setting.
  • Familiarity with behavioral management techniques, PBIS, and trauma-informed practices (preferred).
• Skills:
• • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
  • Proficiency in using data to track progress and refine interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans like Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support student success.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to help students improve their behavior.
• Collaborate with staff and families to create a trauma-informed, positive learning environment.
• Model and support restorative practices that build relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Offer crisis intervention support when needed; respond to classrooms/ situations for student behaviors..
• Lead professional development sessions on restorative practices, trauma-informed strategies, classroom management, and more.
• Assist in processing major and minor discipline referrals and collaborate effectively with the building principal on behavior-related incidents.
• Support and coach teachers in implementing positive behavior supports in their classroom.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and use data to guide decision-making and measure progress.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Collaborate on strategies to support individual student needs.
• Partner with families to share strategies for student success at home and school.
• Plan and participate in the Child Study process and meetings

Reports To: Building Principal and/or Special Education Director

Beginning Date:  August 2026     Deadline for Application: May 1, 2026

To Apply:  Complete an online application for Certified staff through Red Rover

To be considered, applications must include the paperwork requested on the online application.

For additional information, contact Susan Toothman, Director of Human Resources, at stoothman@lpslancer.net  or 269-428-1400.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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JOB POSTING:
April 2026
Behavior Support Specialist
Location: Lakeshore Public Schools, Stevensville, MI 49127
Roosevelt Elementary School
Hours: Up to 39.5 Hours Per Week Pay: Starting at $25/Hour
Qualifications:
● Education & Certification:
○ Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
(preferred).
○ Michigan teaching certificate (preferred).
○ High school diploma required
● Experience:
○ Experience working in an educational or therapeutic setting.
○ Familiarity with behavioral management techniques, PBIS, and
trauma-informed practices (preferred).
● Skills:
○ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
○ Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
○ Proficiency in using data to track progress and refine interventions.
Responsibilities:
● Develop and implement plans like Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and
Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support student success.
● Provide one-on-one and small group support to help students improve their
behavior.
● Collaborate with staff and families to create a trauma-informed, positive learning
environment.
● Model and support restorative practices that build relationships and resolve
conflicts.
● Offer crisis intervention support when needed.
● Lead professional development sessions on restorative practices, trauma-informed
strategies, classroom management, and more.
● Assist in processing minor discipline referrals and collaborate effectively with the
building principal on behavior-related incidents.

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● Support and coach teachers in implementing positive behavior supports in their
classroom.
● Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and use data to guide
decision-making and measure progress.
● Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
● Collaborate on strategies to support individual student needs.
● Partner with families to share strategies for student success at home and school.
● Plan and participate in the Child Study process and meetings
Reports To: Building Principal and/or Special Education Director
Beginning Date: August 2026 Deadline for Application: May 1, 2026
To Apply: Complete an online application for Certified staff through Red Rover
To be considered, applications must include the paperwork requested on the online
application.
For additional information, contact Susan Toothman, Director of Human Resources, at
stoothman@lpslancer.net or 269-428-1400.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other
legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment
opportunities.

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Provides K-12 public education and student transportation services.