K-12 Behavior Support Specialist (Wilbur Mills)

Behavior Support Specialist Job Description

The Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative is now accepting applications for a K-12 Behavior Support Specialist (BSS) for the 2026-2027 school year. The Behavior Support Specialist assists school districts in Arkansas with the training, coaching, implementation and alignment of evidence-based behavioral practices. 

Required Qualifications:

1. The BSS must have a Master’s degree (or above) in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology or related field. 


2. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board is preferred. If not currently enrolled in a BCBA verified course sequence, candidates must be willing to enroll in a program within the first year of employment and complete all requirements necessary for the BCBA certification within four years of employment. 


3. Experience in a K-12 school environment training and coaching educators using adult learning principles is preferred.


4. Expert knowledge and experience completing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based intervention planning and development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). 


5. Significant experience working with students with problem behaviors and autism is preferred. 


6. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and other special education laws, regulations and procedures. 

Job Responsibilities:
The Behavior Support Specialist will:

1. Provide professional development on evidence-based behavioral practices at the Educational Service Cooperative (ESC), individual districts or other ESC as needed;


2. Train and coach districts participating in the BX3
   project, a state-wide initiative designed designed to build the local capacity of districts in working effectively with students with problem behaviors;


3. Coach school teams through the Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) process and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) 


4. Provide modeling and coaching around the implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices; 


5. Collaborate with other BSS to develop professional development on evidence-based practices; 


6. Establish and maintain effective consultative working relationships with colleagues, district administrators, district staff, and other consultant groups; 


7. Adhere to predetermined timelines, multi-task between projects and respond to work requests based upon priority and complexity;


8. Access current technology relative to communication, data collection and analysis, and reporting;


9. Understand state and federal regulations relative to behavioral requirements and students with disabilities;


10. Familiarize self with most recent research/practice in applied behavior analysis, evidence-based practices and high leverage practices;


11. Maintain accurate records and files, and prepare documents and reports;


12. Complete all reports required by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Educational Service Cooperative (ESC) and BSS Coordinator; 


13. Work collaboratively with BSSs in other ESCs to meet the goals set forth in the grant application;


14. Travel outside of the ESC area to attend all monthly BSS meetings, train and coach BX3 teams,  provide professional development, assist with cases and other duties as set forth by the BSS Coordinator and/or DESE-Office of Special Education.


15. Attend (in-state/out-of-state) professional development to receive CEUs related to BCBA in order to maintain certification. 

Terms of Employment:

Salary based on a 200-day contract. Placement on the salary scale is based upon experience/education and competitive within Education Service Cooperative guidelines.

The position will be based at the Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative and is available for the 2026-2027 school year. Travel to participating districts and cooperatives across the state should be anticipated. This position reports directly to the Behavior Support Specialist Coordinator. 

An interview will be required. Interested applicants should apply (or direct questions) via email to: [email protected]

The Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employee. 

Benefits Available: 
Vacation days, Sick days, and Personal days
Arkansas Teacher Retirement
Public School Employee Health Insurance
American Fidelity 
Delta Dental/Superior Vision