Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Elm Grove Elementary School
County:
Ohio County Schools
Job Posting #: 67214
DATE POSTED: June 25, 2026
DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Countywide Behavior Specialist â Anticipated
- Initial Assignment: Elm Grove Elementary
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Degree and Years of Experience
BENEFITS:
Optical Insurance Social Security
Dental Insurance Worker's Compensation
Medical Insurance Retirement
Life Insurance Unemployment Compensation
Liability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity Program
Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank
Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay (6 days)
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/
Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on the application process please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.
Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.- It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by title ix of the 1972 education amendments.
- It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.
TITLE: Countywide Behavior Specialist
REPORTS TO: School Principal, His/Her Designee or Other
Assigned Immediate Supervisor
JOB GOAL: To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning
class environment in which students can take full
advantage of the instructional program and
available resource materials. To implement behavioral and instructional programming in collaboration with BCBA; to assist staff with implementing behavior support plans and carryover of skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Behavior Technician credential or Specialized Training in Applied Behavior Analysis, including Discrete Trial Teaching and Positive Behavior Support
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a Related Field
- Completion of a successful background check
- Experience and training in addressing challenging behavior, supporting professional and service staff, and crisis prevention intervention
- Experience and training in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis Programming in general education and special education classrooms
- Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Countywide Behavior Specialist
- This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity
- Must have transportation to travel between multiple locations within the school day
- Interest/willingness to complete further training and education in Applied Behavior Analysis
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies
- Collect data and maintain documentation for behavioral and instructional programs
- Assist staff with implementing individual plans for students and provide staff coaching
- Work with individual students or small groups of students according to programming outlined in the IEP in the school or home setting
- Design and lead professional learning sessions
- Operate and care for classroom and office equipment including electronics
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
- Prepare a variety of materials such as letters, student records, reports and memos
- Demonstrate the ability to remain and respond calmly and objectively to a variety of situations
- Provide a variety of behavior management techniques in a crisis situation before resorting to passive restraint; respond to assist in crisis situations
- Create and distribute materials for students
- Conduct behavioral and structural assessments
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and prepare Behavior Intervention Plans
- Exhibit the physical attributes and maintain training to passively restrain both male and female students over an extended period of time
- Assist with maintaining a structured learning environment through appropriate organization of time, space arrangements, material organization
- Implement behavioral and instructional programming according to IEPs, programming plans, and Behavior Invention/Support plans
- Follow lesson plans developed for instructional, social academic and emotional skills and objectives
- Assist with modifying curriculum materials
- Assist the teacher, other staff members or administration in working with students
- Provide input into planning and scheduling
- Participate in staff development training for the purpose of enhancing skills
- Assist in keeping accurate and efficient records
- Be cognizant of special education characteristics
- Provide a positive role model for students
- Self-evaluate personal and job-related characteristics on a regular basis and take corrective action if needed
- File records in prescribed manner
- Keep prompt hours and maintain assigned schedule
- Implement IEP services as directed
- Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, administration, other staff members and students
- Maintain complete and accurate records
- Attend first aid classes as required to maintain certification
- Maintain and/or upgrade skills
- Maintain positive work habits
- Perform duties efficiently and productively
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Immediate Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent
Revised: June 24, 2026 Term of Employment: 200 days
