SST Regional PBIS Specialist

SST Regional PBIS Specialist

Organization: Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) - Columbus, Ohio

Job : 5553184
Final date to receive applications: Mar 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Feb 24, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Position Title: Regional PBIS Specialist Consultant

Category: Certified;
Administration

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Employee Position Description and Responsibilities

Organization:
State Support Team Region 11

Job Objectives:
State Support Team Region 11 seeks an educational consultant who will support a "quad" of four SST regions to provide targeted expertise and technical assistance. This consultant will collaborate with SST Directors, SST Consultants, and LEA leadership within their assigned quad to build capacity for high-fidelity PBIS implementation, align practices with Ohio's Integrated MTSS framework, and ensure that behavior, wellness, and attendance initiatives are leveraged to improve literacy and mathematics outcomes.

• A master's degree in education, or master's degree in an appropriate related area (i.e., psychology, mental health, social work, school, or clinical counseling), or Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Expertise in implementation and a strong working knowledge of positive-behavioral interventions and supports with fidelity in a multi-tiered system of supports.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in a school or district setting implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports.
• Experience providing professional development, coaching, consultation, and technical coaching specific to positive behavioral interventions and supports.
• Evidence of previous development of professional development materials specific to positive behavioral interventions and supports or related topics such as trauma informed practices, mental health, prevention education, or social and emotional learning.
• Knowledge in the following areas:
  • Understanding of the main provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA") and the Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA")
  • Basic analysis skills, including data-based decision making and an understanding of Ohio's accountability (report card) system
  • Effective evidence-based processes and instructional practices, including components of Ohio's Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Support
  • Universal Design for learning and differentiated instruction
  • Understanding of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports ("PBIS")
  • Specially designed instruction and provision of free appropriate education ("FAPE") in the least restrictive environment (special education)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SST Director.

• Using Ohio's Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework, support identified LEAs and SST Consultants to implement nonacademic supports to boost attendance and engagement, and to ultimately improve literacy and mathematics outcomes.
• Guide PBIS teams in understanding how PBIS aligns, integrates and supports district and school initiatives designed to improve academic achievement of all students.
• Provide services to support the use of discipline, school climate, attendance, implementation, and other data to inform improvement planning.
• Assist with developing integrated data analysis routines that combine literacy and mathematics, attendance, and behavior data to inform instructional planning.
• Support the 11 districts with PBIS implementation, support the district's timeline tasks, and support PBIS priority areas within district building work.
• Assist PBIS teams in the development of a School wide Scale Up Action Plan for implementation and sustainability, through the Tiered Fidelity Inventory, PBIS Implementation Blueprint and District Systems Fidelity Inventory.
• Provide services designed to identify and successfully implement evidence-based instruction and non-academic interventions to support student wellness needs across the age 3-21 student population.
• Provide assistance for IDEA "related services" that address the mental health needs of students with disabilities across the 3-21 student population.
• Attend in-state conferences and PBIS-related events with prior approval by the Department's Office of School and District Improvement.
• Attend mandatory PBIS Network meetings and required professional learning opportunities.
• May be requested to participate in activities hosted by the Department and/or the Stay in the Game! Network.

Salary schedule placement commensurate with experience and training. Salary, insurance coverage, and fringe benefits are determined per the current Board adopted policies and schedules.

Deadline for Application: March 16, 2026
Start Date: July 1, 2026

To apply:

Please complete the employment application through the online system (Applitrack) on the ESC webpage.

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service…