Director of Behavior Support

Director of Behavior Support Position Description Lee Montessori is seeking a Director of Behavior Support to lead behavior and student wellness at our East End campus in Ward 8, serving children in grades Pre-K3 through 6. A member of the campus leadership team reporting to the Principal, the Director of Behavior Support leads the campus's behavioral and social-emotional supports, supervises the campus behavior and related services team, and works closely with the Campus Director of Special Education and with families so that every child feels safe, regulated, and ready to learn. This is a 12-month position beginning as soon as possible. Major Responsibilities Campus Leadership and Supervision 37Serves as a member of the East End campus leadership team, reporting to the Principal and contributing to campus-wide decisions on culture, safety, and student support.37Supervises, coaches, and evaluates the campus student wellness team, including the behavior interventionist, ABA therapists, social worker, and other team members as assigned; coordinates with other team members.37Directs the day-to-day work of the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)'s contract school-based clinician on campus, in coordination with the outside contractor, which retains clinical supervision.37Ensures related services are scheduled and delivered as required by students' IEPs, and that providers document services accurately and on time.37Works closely with the Campus Director of Special Education, who leads IEP development, compliance, and timelines, to coordinate evaluations, services, and supports for students with disabilities. Behavior and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support 37Leads the campus behavior system across Tiers 1-3, aligned with Lee Montessori's Montessori and Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist commitments.37Coaches staff on classroom-level behavior support, including prepared-environment strategies, co-regulation, and de-escalation.37Trains staff on Lee Montessori's FAIR Behavior Intervention Plan framework, ABC data collection, and crisis prevention.37Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develops, monitors, and revises Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with and without IEPs.37Uses behavior, incident, and attendance data to identify students who need support, monitor progress, and adjust interventions.37Provides direct counseling or behavior support to students as needed, including IEP services. Crisis Response and Safety 37Responds to student behavioral and mental health emergencies on campus, leading de-escalation and coordinating with campus leadership, families, and outside responders as needed.37Performs physical restraint when necessary, only as a last resort to prevent imminent harm, in accordance with Lee Montessori policy, approved training, and applicable law; ensures required documentation and family notification are completed.37Owns the campus post-incident debrief protocol: leads debriefs with staff after significant incidents, documents follow-up actions, and ensures they are completed. Family Partnership and Attendance 37Partners with families to support student wellness, including family meetings, strategies for home, and connections to community resources.37Collaborates on team efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism. 37Oversees McKinney-Vento supports for students and families experiencing housing instability, in partnership with the social worker.37Manages referrals to outside mental health, medical, and social services, and follows up to make sure families are connected.37Other duties as assigned. Qualifications The ideal candidate will: 37Hold a master's or doctoral degree in social work, counseling, school psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a related field.37Hold a current, valid license or certification as one of the following: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), certified School Psychologist, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).37Have a minimum of five years of experience working in school settings.37Have experience working with IEPs, including developing and implementing IEP goals and services.37Have experience conducting FBAs and writing BIPs.37Be trained in crisis intervention, including physical restraint, or be willing to complete approved training.37Stay calm and make sound decisions in high-stress situations.37Build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff, and communicate effectively across a multi-disciplinary team.37Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population, and committed to their own learning.37Have excellent time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently/problem solve.37Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.37Have a commitment to Lee Montessori's mission and vision. Preferred: 37Experience supervising adults.37Montessori school experience (training will be provided).37Experience with trauma-informed and restorative practices. Compensation and Benefits Salary range is from $95,000 - $115,000 based on experience. This is a 12-month position. Lee Montessori PCS offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. Physical Requirements 37Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the classroom and school building.37Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. 37Must be able to respond quickly to student emergencies anywhere on campus and to safely perform physical restraint when necessary, following approved training.37Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.