The Stepping Stones GroupMake a Difference Every DayEmpowering Students, Enriching Futures!School-Based Mental Health Behavior Specialist | Full-Time | Elementary (Pre-K-5th Grade) | Multi-SiteAbout the OpportunityAre you a behavior and mental health professional who loves coaching adults as much as supporting kids? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Mental Health Behavior Specialist to provide hands-on coaching and consultation to school staff who support students with high-intensity behavioral and mental health needs. This is more than a job. You'll partner with teachers, counselors, and administrators to build their skills and confidence so that students can succeed socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Working within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, you'll help school teams put effective, individualized strategies in place in the classroom.Pay: $30-$35 per hourSchedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, following the school site bell schedulesSetting: Onsite, school-based, elementary (pre-K through 5th grade)Sites: Support at up to 4 school sitesResources: Access to therapy materials and assessment toolsStart date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (end of June)Employment type: W-2Location: Shared with candidates during the application processWhat You'll DoConduct classroom observations to assess individual student needs, then partner with staff to choose and implement the strategies that fit their settingProvide targeted interventions such as small groups, check-in/check-out systems, and short-term counseling as neededRespond to student crises, including de-escalation and stabilizationDevelop and support Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior assessmentsCoach teachers and staff on classroom management and proactive behavior strategiesMonitor student progress and behavior data to adjust supports and identify trendsCoordinate with school teams to keep interventions aligned and consistentTravel between up to four school sites as assignedThe Impact You'll MakeProvide structured support for at-risk studentsReduce classroom disruptions and improve classroom functioningStrengthen staff capacity to manage behavior effectivelyMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a school, mental health, or related settingDemonstrated expertise in behavior management, crisis intervention, and student supportAbility to effectively coach both adults and studentsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to complete required state clearances and background checksReliable transportation for travel between school sitesAuthorization to work in the United StatesYou'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:Starting right away and supporting students across multiple elementary school sitesCoaching and consulting with teachers and school staff, not only working directly with studentsWorking with students who have high-intensity behavioral and mental health needsUsing data to guide and adjust supportsCollaborating with a multi-disciplinary school team in an MTSS frameworkWorking onsite and in personPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a related fieldExperience working with students in special educationExperience developing Behavior Intervention Plans and conducting behavior assessmentsExperience with trauma-informed care and crisis responseExperience implementing small groups and check-in/check-out systemsCPI or other crisis prevention or de-escalation trainingRelated Experience We ValueExperience as a Behavior Specialist, Behavior Interventionist, School Counselor, School Social Worker, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or Special Education Teacher or Paraprofessional is highly valued.Why Candidates Choose This RoleMake a broad impact by building the skills of the adults who support students every dayTake on a varied role that blends coaching, intervention, and crisis responseBuild experience with MTSS, behavior planning, and data-driven decision makingWork with the materials and resources you need to support studentsFollow a predictable school calendar, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically offWhy You'll Love Working With UsCompetitive payHealth and wellness benefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employeesProfessional development and training opportunitiesContinuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinarsEmployee referral bonus programSupportive and collaborative clinical leadershipOpportunities for career growth and advancementMeaningful work that directly impacts students and communitiesPhysical RequirementsAbility to move between classrooms and school sites throughout the dayAbility to safely respond to student crises, which may include de-escalation and, when trained, approved physical safety proceduresAbility to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in a school settingWhat Makes Someone Successful in This Role?Successful school-based behavior specialists are patient, collaborative, and dependable. They build trust with both students and staff, coach with encouragement rather than judgment, use data to guide their decisions, stay calm in a crisis, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.About The Stepping Stones GroupWe believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your degree, your years of school-based or behavioral health experience, and any behavior planning or crisis intervention training when you apply.