2026-27 Behavior Specialist (Teacher) Oakwood Manor Elementary School
Young World Physical Education, Kansas City, MO, United States
2026-27 Behavior Specialist (Teacher) Oakwood Manor Elementary School
Job Details
Job ID:
5665385
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Apr 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Behavior Specialist (PROFESSIONAL STAFF)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Missouri certification
Elementary teaching experience
Demonstrates effective leadership skills including human relations and communication skills
Experience planning and conducting professional development / training
Demonstrates leadership and project organizational skills (planning, implementing, evaluation)
Ability to work collaboratively with various groups and gain consensus related to project implementation and other problem solving
Experience in data-based decision making
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff)
REPORTS TO:
Principal
JOB GOAL:
The Behavior Specialist will (a) lead the effort to build and maintain a strong, positive achievement-oriented school culture that nurtures, inspires, and empowers students to become successful adults with 21st century skills; (b) work closely with teachers, students, and parents to provide positive behavior supports and interventions; and (c) develop, enhance, and provide technical support for the implementation of a schoolwide PBIS framework. This position requires strong relationship- and team-building skills, ability to communicate clearly, strong organizational skills, ability to be flexible and meet deadlines, multi-tasking capability, and detail-oriented.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the implementation of a Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) framework
Work closely with principal, PBIS team, and staff to ensure consistent schoolwide implementation
Oversee implementation and provide professional development for evidence-based practices to improve school climate, Check In Check Out (CICO), social-emotional learning (SEL), restorative justice, and/or trauma-informed interventions
Track, review, and analyze student behavioral data including discipline referrals and suspensions to identify interventions for at-risk students
Implement school climate surveys (Panorama), PBS fidelity checks (EBS), and problem-solving checklists
Work closely with appointed school personnel on program evaluation activities
Provide direct coaching and counseling services to Tier II and Tier III students
Attend PBIS Team meetings and Building Leadership Team meetings
Participate in PBIS conferences and meetings
Train and provide ongoing technical and data analysis support to staff who use school-wide data collection systems (EduClimber).
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.
CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.
FLSA:
Exempt
RETIREMENT:
Public School Retirement System (PSRS)
CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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Job Details
Job ID:
5665385
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Apr 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Behavior Specialist (PROFESSIONAL STAFF)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Missouri certification
Elementary teaching experience
Demonstrates effective leadership skills including human relations and communication skills
Experience planning and conducting professional development / training
Demonstrates leadership and project organizational skills (planning, implementing, evaluation)
Ability to work collaboratively with various groups and gain consensus related to project implementation and other problem solving
Experience in data-based decision making
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff)
REPORTS TO:
Principal
JOB GOAL:
The Behavior Specialist will (a) lead the effort to build and maintain a strong, positive achievement-oriented school culture that nurtures, inspires, and empowers students to become successful adults with 21st century skills; (b) work closely with teachers, students, and parents to provide positive behavior supports and interventions; and (c) develop, enhance, and provide technical support for the implementation of a schoolwide PBIS framework. This position requires strong relationship- and team-building skills, ability to communicate clearly, strong organizational skills, ability to be flexible and meet deadlines, multi-tasking capability, and detail-oriented.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the implementation of a Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) framework
Work closely with principal, PBIS team, and staff to ensure consistent schoolwide implementation
Oversee implementation and provide professional development for evidence-based practices to improve school climate, Check In Check Out (CICO), social-emotional learning (SEL), restorative justice, and/or trauma-informed interventions
Track, review, and analyze student behavioral data including discipline referrals and suspensions to identify interventions for at-risk students
Implement school climate surveys (Panorama), PBS fidelity checks (EBS), and problem-solving checklists
Work closely with appointed school personnel on program evaluation activities
Provide direct coaching and counseling services to Tier II and Tier III students
Attend PBIS Team meetings and Building Leadership Team meetings
Participate in PBIS conferences and meetings
Train and provide ongoing technical and data analysis support to staff who use school-wide data collection systems (EduClimber).
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.
CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.
FLSA:
Exempt
RETIREMENT:
Public School Retirement System (PSRS)
CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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