Behavior Support Assistant

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required Experience working with youth in an educational or behavioral support setting preferred Organizational Overview Founded in 2001 and rooted in the Christian faith, Yellowstone Schools collectively educates 600 children in Pre-K through 10th grade and will grow a grade each year to serve 12th grade by 2026.

Yellowstone partners with students and families—regardless of financial means—to provide a life-changing education, develop a strong moral foundation, and prepare scholars for life beyond high school. The K-12 campus is located in the Third Ward, one of Houston's oldest historically Black neighborhoods. Most students served live in communities without access to strong educational opportunities.

With classes ranging in size from 16 to 22, our students experience a rich academic and co-curricular model while receiving bus transportation, two meals a day, and access to a comprehensive student support program. Yellowstone Schools consists of a cooperative of two school systems: a lower school (a private Christian school serving PreK-5th grade) and an upper school (a tuition-free, public charter school growing to serve 6th-12th grade).

The lower school and upper school are distinct legal and financial entities with separate governing boards. The name Yellowstone Schools reflects each school system’s shared mission, vision, values, culture, and leadership. Each school complies with all applicable federal and state laws.

Position Overview

The Behavior Support Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for all students. This position supports daily student culture and discipline systems, manages In-School Suspension (ISS), and assists in executing school-wide initiatives led by the Director of Student Support (DSS).

Essential Qualities Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure Belief in the potential of every student and a commitment to positive school culture Willingness to learn, grow, and receive feedback Ability to work well as part of a team and take initiative when needed Essential Duties In-School Suspension (ISS) Oversight Supervise and support students assigned to ISS Ensure students complete academic work during ISS time Maintain a calm, structured, and restorative environment Monitor attendance and submit daily reports on student progress Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and families Behavior & Culture Support Support the DSS with Tier 1 and Tier 2 student behavior interventions Help reinforce daily routines, transitions, hallway expectations, and arrival/dismissal procedures Assist with documentation and follow-up for student behavior incidents Participate in daily culture walk-throughs and maintain visibility throughout the building Student Relationship Restoration Facilitate or support restorative conversations between students and staff Help implement re-entry meetings for students returning from suspension or extended absences Maintain positive, respectful relationships with students and families Field Trip & Culture Planning Assist with planning and supervising grade-level field trips, House events, and school celebrations Support logistics for student events (permission slips, chaperones, transportation) Help execute House programming, school spirit initiatives, and other culture-building activities General Support Be flexible and ready to support with lunch duty, hallway coverage, and transitions as needed Take direction from the DSS and leadership team to help implement school-wide systems Serve as a calm, consistent adult presence throughout the school day Work Environment & Physical Demands Work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Must have the ability to lift and carry items up to 15 pounds, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials and meet candidates.

Compensation

and Benefits Base salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Yellowstone Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical (including HSA), dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, $50K employer-paid life insurance, supplemental life (short-term disability insurance, cancer, hospital, accident), EAP, wellness day off and generous paid time off program, and 10-weeks paid parental leave.

Yellowstone does not refuse to hire, terminate, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin.