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2025-26 Middle School Behavior Specialist

Bronx, NY

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

  • Restorative Practitioner and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification or licensure (preferred)
  • Degree in Special Education, related human services field, or significant qualitative experience with behavioral management in a school setting (willingness to pursue additional certification/degree);
  • An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school community
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (preferred). 
  • Appreciation for Classical liberal arts educational tradition (preferred).
  • Spanish and/or French language proficiency (preferred). 

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:

  • Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.
  • Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.
  • Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks.
  • Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $70,000 to $105,000, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a DOE-aligned school calendar, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence.

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.

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