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Elementary MTSS/Behavior Specialist

Hemlock Public School District·Hemlock, Michigan

$50,000 - $50,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

The specialist will coordinate the building's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and deliver classroom lessons on mental wellness and self-regulation. They will provide targeted behavioral support for students and collaborate with teachers to implement individualized behavior-support plans.

POSITION OPENING Elementary MTSS/Behavior Specialist

Hemlock Public School District is seeking a student-centered, relationship-driven professional to serve as an MTSS/Behavior Specialist at K.C.

Ling Elementary School.

This position will support students’ behavioral, social, emotional, and academic success through prevention, early intervention, targeted support, and data-informed decision-making.

Working under the direction of the building principal, the MTSS/Behavior Specialist will provide classroom instruction, facilitate small-group interventions, support individual students, and help coordinate the building’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working directly with students, partnering with teachers, and helping children develop the skills they need to succeed.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as an active member of the building MTSS team.
  • Support the development and implementation of a consistent, effective MTSS framework.
  • Coordinate student-support referrals, intervention plans, progress monitoring, and follow-up.
  • Use student data to help teams identify needs, select appropriate interventions, and evaluate progress.
  • Deliver monthly classroom lessons focused on mental wellness, self-regulation, resilience, problem-solving, relationships, conflict resolution, and positive behavior.
  • Facilitate short-term, skill-based small groups for students needing additional support with behavior, social skills, executive functioning, attendance, emotional regulation, or peer relationships.
  • Provide targeted classroom-based support for students with persistent behavioral needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers to strengthen classroom routines, student engagement, behavior supports, and intervention strategies.
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized behavior-support plans.
  • Collect and analyze behavioral and intervention data.
  • Help students learn and practice replacement behaviors, coping strategies, and successful classroom routines.
  • Communicate and collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and other student-support professionals.
  • Support building-wide PBIS, attendance, belonging, and school-culture initiatives.
  • Connect students and families with appropriately credentialed district or community professionals when needs exceed the scope of the position.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records.
  • Perform other student-support responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications: Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, behavioral science, child development, or a related field.
  • Successful experience working with elementary-aged students.
  • Strong understanding of student behavior, relationship-building, and positive intervention practices.
  • Ability to deliver classroom lessons and facilitate small groups.
  • Ability to collect, interpret, and use student data to guide decisions.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

Qualifications: Preferred

  • Michigan teaching certificate or another relevant professional credential.
  • Experience working within an MTSS or PBIS framework.
  • Training or experience in behavioral intervention, restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, or mental wellness.
  • Experience developing and monitoring student intervention or behavior-support plans.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary student-support teams.

Position Details

Full-time, school-year position Salary anticipated at approximately $50,000, based on qualifications and experience Comprehensive benefits package Position begins with the 2026–2027 school year

Scope of the Position

This is a student-support position and is not a clinical counseling or building administrator role. The MTSS/Behavior Specialist will not diagnose or treat mental-health conditions, conduct special education evaluations, provide IEP-mandated counseling or social-work services unless appropriately credentialed, supervise or evaluate employees, or serve as the building’s formal disciplinary administrator.

Join the Huskie Pack

At Hemlock Public School District, we believe every student deserves to be known, supported, and given the tools to succeed. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, consistency, compassion, and a solutions-focused mindset to K.C. Ling Elementary School.

If you are passionate about helping students grow, supporting teachers, and turning intervention plans into meaningful action, we encourage you to apply.

Position Posted

  • July 22, 2026
  • Application deadline: August 5, 2026 or until filled, screening ongoing

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Hemlock Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Direct all inquiries related to discrimination to: Superintendent’s Office 1095 N. Hemlock Rd. Hemlock, MI 48626 (989) 642-5282

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field is required, along with successful experience working with elementary students. Preferred qualifications include a Michigan teaching certificate and experience with PBIS or trauma-informed practices.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • PBIS
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • MTSS Framework

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$50,000 - $50,000/yr
Location
Hemlock, Michigan
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
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Hemlock Public School District

Our school district has a rich history of inspiring learners since it was first organized in 1863. The district consists of 120 square miles and is located in five townships that extend into the two counties of Saginaw and Midland. There are two elementary buildings, Hemlock...

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TypeEducational
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