Behavior Interventionist

POSITION TITLE: Behavior Interventionist GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Behavior Interventionist will take a lead in the development implementation and revision for a highly detailed special education program for at least one student with intensive behavioral challenges. In doing so, they work in partnership with teachers, special educators, and staff to provide unique special education programs. These staff members are expected to function independently, after training and under supervision, to implement these unique programs. WAGE CATEGORY: Grade 6. Non-Exempt (hourly) TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if the position exceeds 20 hours per week, otherwise, per the current Non-Union Support Staff Handbook. REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal/Designee in consultation with classroom teachers, other instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators. QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in education and/or equivalent coursework in Emotional Disabilities/behavior management preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Successful prior experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities and adapting curriculum content to learner needs.

Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities or severe mental health and behavioral issues.

Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and the ability to apply these practices.

Ability to plan student lessons and work independently with individuals and groups.

Commitment to the District’s Vision Plan. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct instruction to eligible students in a respectful and supportive manner as students participate in the assigned classroom, school, and alternative learning settings

Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills with students, community members, parents, guardians, staff, and supervisors

Demonstrates and adhere to district policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of student information and records

Attends and participate in assigned IEP, EST, or EPT meetings in a positive, constructive, collaborative manner

Will collect and analyze data in order to adapt student programming

Discusses all matters related to students, parents, and staff with direct supervisor

Participates in training to meet student(s) individual educational needs

Offers assistance to classroom teachers, special educators, assistants/tutors, and other staff members as time and conditions warrant

Implements behavior programs as directed by the student’s case manager.

Provides assistance to students as required in areas of physical need, field trips, assemblies, and other such functions during hours of school operation.

Completes assigned duties as per IEP needs/goals (IE: lunchroom, recess, and or bus) assigned by supervisor or principal

Applies knowledge of learning and child development theories as it related to challenging behaviors

Participates, as an active member and positive partner, in the planning of instruction and lessons

Independently leads instructional activities in any setting as detailed by lesson plans

Uses good communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills to independently address and resolve student learning and behavior issues

Independently problem solves and resolves student instructional and behavior challenges

Assist in developing the student’s program including behavior plan, de-escalating strategies, and data management.

Implements all aspects of services and instruction to meet student needs as outlined above as direct by the Special Education Case Manager

Perform all other duties, as assigned by supervisor or principal WORKING CONDITIONS

Noise level in work environment is quiet to moderate

Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently required to stand, walk and sit

Regularly required to see, talk and hear

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel

Regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps; stoop, kneel or crouch

Occasionally lift, carry, move and/or restrain school-aged students

Occasionally required to drive