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Behavior Resource Specialist

St. Cloud School District 742
life insurance, vision insurance
United States, Minnesota, St. Cloud
Oct 29, 2025
Type of Position: Hourly (hours may vary based on program needs) Elementary hours 10-month Reports To: Program Director Supervision: None Salary: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a related field OR Associate's Degree with equivalent work experience Experience working with students with challenging emotional or behavioral needs Experience supporting at-risk students with academic, social, and behavioral concerns Preferred: Extensive experience working with students receiving Special Education Services Position Summary Under the supervision of the building supervisor, the Behavior Resource Specialist enhances instruction provided by teachers, case managers, and related service staff. The specialist supports students by implementing behavior plans, collecting data, and providing guided practice aligned with Behavior Support Plans and IEP goals. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and staff Knowledge of behavior management and de-escalation strategies Understanding of developmental and psychological links to student behavior Effective written and verbal communication skills Patience, persistence, and emotional control in high-stress situations Ability to observe, chart, and accurately describe student behaviors Commitment to fostering independence, confidence, and self-regulation skills in students Collaborative approach to teamwork and school-wide support Essential Duties Provide positive behavioral and emotional interventions in the behavior resource room Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized student behavior plans Re-teach social and emotional skills in individual or group settings Support parent communication and provide family education on behavior supports Collaborate with staff and administration to promote proactive school-wide behavior strategies Conduct classroom observations and collect behavior data Assist instructional staff in classrooms to meet student needs Serve as a member of the site MTSS team Collect, report, and summarize behavioral data Perform other related duties as assigned Physical Factors Frequent walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org