Behavior Specialist / Special Education

Position Type :

Student Support Services

Date Posted : 8 / 12 / 2025

Location : District Wide

District :

Grosse Pointe Public Schools Job Summary :

The Behavior Specialist works with students who exhibit specific behaviors which impede academic, social or emotional growth. The Specialist also provides consultation to school personnel and parents regarding classroom and home behavior management techniques.

Qualifications :

Primary Qualifications :

• School Social Work Licensure / Temporary or Full School Approval for School Social Worker or Certified Special Education Teacher
• Experience with students with exposure to prolonged chronic stress required
• Experience in a center based program preferred
• Experience working with students with Emotional Impairments preferred
• PBIS, CPI and Crisis Intervention training and experience preferred
• Experience in working within the MTSS framework
• Experience in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments, writing Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, and Emergency Intervention Plans
• Team work, team building, and mediation skills and ability to work independently

Other Qualifications and Attributes :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Compensation : We offer a competitive salary based upon your experience and / or steps earned in previous districts. Steps are according to the GPEA CBA. GPEA Members are also eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health / dental / vision / life and long-term disability insurance. Membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System www.michigan.gov / ors. Additional information regarding employer sponsored health care plans can be found at :

Application Procedure : Members of Grosse Pointe Education Association / MEA-NEA should email a letter of intent and updated resume to - hiring@gpschools.org. In the subject line be sure to include the position you are applying for.

External Applicants : Click on the 'Apply' button to initiate the application process. Please electronically attach or send the following materials :

Addressed to :

Moussa Hamka Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Grosse Pointe Public School System

20601 Morningside Drive

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Selection Procedure :