Behavior Interventionist - CVSD Intensive Support Team

CVSD seeks a part time, energetic behavior interventionist paraeducator to join the CVSD Early Education team in partnership with the CVSD Intensive Support Team to support an inclusive prekindergarten program. This is a 4 day a week position, up to 30 hours per week. We are seeking a highly skilled, caring individual with specific knowledge and expertise in the areas of early development, social-emotional learning & behavior.

Behavior Interventionists provide 1:1 behavioral support and programming for individual and/or small groups of students with significant needs (including students with developmental delays, Autism, or emotional disabilities). In collaboration with the Intensive Support Team, you will have access to high quality professional learning opportunities through a week-long summer institute and weekly program meetings throughout the school year.

Candidates will work under the supervision of a professional to:

Direct, adjust or develop elements of student instructional and behavioral plans

Foster independence so that students can fully participate in school activities

Collect, maintain, and interpret data

Assist students physically as required and defined in student plans; this can include restrictive behavior interventions in accordance with established protocols.

Integrate instructional, behavioral and communication interventions into the classroom

Participate in student team meetings with other professional staff

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and demonstrate the ability to build relationships and rapport with students and school teams. This is a great opportunity to work in one of the largest school districts in Vermont and become confident in the field of behavioral programming and therapeutic support within a school setting.

Bachelor’s degree in education or other appropriate discipline is preferred. Position may include supporting students on the bus to and from school.

CVSD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all of our students achieve our

mission - which means we are also committed to developing a faculty and staff that represents the inclusive, welcoming environment we seek to develop for students and families.

Job ID# 5236339