What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-26 Middle School Behavior Specialist position at Brilla Public Charter Schools?
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child's unique needs. A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we're preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.
Position Overview
The Behavior Specialist is responsible for supporting the social-emotional, mental and behavioral health of all students. Supervised by the Assistant Principal of Student Services, the Behavior Specialist provides day-to-day behavior support to classroom teachers through tiered interventions, development and implementation of Behavior Plans, and works in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that students meet their individual behavior goals. Behavior Specialists assists school administrators in the planning and execution of Professional Developments that address school-wide social-emotional needs and are designed in response to campus behavior data trends.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities
- Provides staff support and modeling for behavior intervention strategies
- Assists in creating functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Monitors student progress, makes referrals, and collaborates with external agencies as needed
- Guides students in conflict resolution, accountability, and empathy
- Offers Professional Development to enhance teachers' classroom management skills
- Models best practices and provides actionable feedback for improved student and teacher outcomes
- Works closely with school leadership to ensure effective behavioral and academic processes
- Collaborates with instructional staff to identify Tier 2 & 3 behavior support structures
- Coordinates workshops on de-escalation, behavior interventions, and student support for staff and families
- Attends various meetings and contributes to school culture through consistent participation
- Maintains appropriate, accurate student data records
- Regularly communicates with families during and after school hours to support / report.behavioral management questions or concerns
- Perform Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
Benefits
At Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including :
At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we're here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement!
Please note : The above is based on the 2024-2025 plan year. You can find more information here .
Salary : $70,000 - $105,000
