Positive Behavior Specialist

Position Type :

Student Support Services

Date Posted : 9 / 19 / 2025

Location :

Petal High School DESCRIPTION : Positive Behavior Specialist

JOB SUMMARY : The job is supporting the members of school staff in various aspects ensuring that effective and efficient behavioral interventions and support systems are in place to support continuous academic progress of students identified as having social, emotional and / or behavioral concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS : This position requires a Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Special Education, Social Work, or related fields. This position is for a licensed professional with training and experience in behavior management and positive behavioral interventions in the educational setting with a minimum of three years experience in clinical counseling or experience working with severe behavioral and emotional issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Must be able to work in a school setting / environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply online

SELECTION PROCEDURE : Salary to be determined depending on certification, degree and years of experience according to District Salary Scale. After review of applications, based on qualifications, selected candidates will be contacted for interview.

The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs,

activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.

Jennifer Carr

jennifer.carr@petalschools.com

(601)545-3002

103 East Central Avenue, Petal, MS 39465

Kelli Brown, Title IX Coordinator

kelli.brown@petalschools.com

(601)545-3002

103 East Central Avenue, Petal, MS 39465

Katie Charleville, Section 504 Coordinator

katie.charleville@petalschools.com

(601)582-4247

613 South Main Street, Petal, MS 39465