Resource Teacher, Behavior (School Year 2025-2026)

The Resource Teacher, Behavior is a key member of the educational team, responsible for promoting and implementing positive behavior interventions and supports within a school or the division. This role involves collaborating with educators, students, administrators, and families to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, with a focus on preventing and addressing challenging behaviors through proactive strategies. 

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Supports and delivers student behavioral interventions by working in collaboration with the school-based mental health team members, including:
  • Identifying, analyzing, developing, and implementing effective targeted and individualized behavioral interventions and conditions necessary for direct support to students.
  • Supporting and managing the documentation of student behavior plans. 
  • Monitoring and collecting student behavioral data and making appropriate instructional modifications.
  • Consulting and assisting school teams to support the Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavioral Intervention Plan process.
• Provides support and guidance during behavioral crisis, ensuring the safety of all students and staff and implements training as required in the school setting.
• Provides informational and educational workshops for families and community stakeholders.
• Provides direct support to classroom teachers to model strategies to reinforce classroom practices.
• Leads and coaches the implementation of a school-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) framework, including training staff, developing and monitoring behavior systems, and collecting and analyzing data to inform decision-making.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to student behavior and PBIS implementation to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement (e.g., fidelity checks).
• Collaborates with school teams, families, and community partners to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to supporting student behavior.
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

     Bachelor's degree in education, special education, psychology, or a related field

     Experience

• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs and challenging behaviors preferred
• Experience working with students in alternative or at-risk settings preferred

     Licenses and Certifications

• Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License or a Virginia Collegiate Professional License; Virginia Postgraduate Professional License preferred

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of differentiated methodologies of effective teaching, restorative practices, the conflict cycle, positive behavioral approaches, and evidence-based practices
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and cultural proficiency skills in order to establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with staff, students, and families
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to analyze data to make informed decisions that improve instructional, social-emotional and behavioral supports for students
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team