The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE District Behavior Support Specialist beginning the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 189-day, nonunion position. Projected start date is August 17, 2026. Of note, this position is also available to begin in April or May of 2026, if an applicant is available.
POSITION TITLE: District Behavior Support Specialist
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:
The District Behavior Support Specialist provides specialized support to schools and classrooms to stabilize students experiencing challenges that interfere with their ability to learn and thrive in educational settings. This role focuses on implementing interventions, promoting positive behavioral strategies, and fostering collaboration among school staff, students, and families to create inclusive and supportive environments.
POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:
- Recruited by: Human Resources Director
- Salary: Hourly rate/Salary based on qualifications
- Level 1: Minimum education and experience. ($26.19/hr)
- Level 2: At least 2 preferred qualifications in education, experience or professional licensure. ($31.29/hr)
- Level 3: Masters degree, experience, and professional licensure. ($60,841 - Salary comparable to teacher MA+0/Step 1)
- Length of Contract: Non-union, 189 day contract
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to: District Behavior Support Coordinator, Director of Community Services
- Coordinates with: District Administrators, Building Principals, Student Services Staff, Classroom Teachers, Student Success Coaches, Interventionists, and Families
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide individualized support to students exhibiting challenging behaviors, emotional distress, or crises.
- Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practices to promote student well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers to implement strategies that support classroom management and student engagement.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and conducive learning environment.
- Model and coach evidence-based strategies for effective student support.
- Coordinate classroom intervention efforts with other support personnel
- Collaboration and Consultation:
- Partner with school teams, including administration, student services personnel, student success coaches and instructional staff, to address student needs.
- Contribute to fostering open communication and shared problem-solving with teams.
- Guide and support school staff on implementing tiered interventions and support strategies.
- Professional Development:
- Facilitate training sessions for staff on behavior management, evidenced-based interventions, and best practices.
- Stay current on best practices and research related to student behavior, mental health, PBIS, social-emotional learning and classroom interventions.
- Data Collection and Reporting:
- Monitor and document student progress and the effectiveness of interventions.
- Assist in tracking data related to behavioral incidents and support services.
- Provide regular updates to administration and contribute to the development of improvement strategies.
- Respond to urgent situations, providing immediate support to stabilize students and mitigate disruptions.
- Collaborate with school crisis teams to develop and implement action plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
After application submission, you will NOT be able to modify your application or add additional application materials. Only application materials submitted with your WECAN application will be accepted (i.e. resume, letters of recommendation). Please DO NOT EMAIL or mail application materials as they cannot be given consideration. Submit your application once it is complete.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
