Lead Behavioral Educational Interventionist - Jackson, MS

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024-2025. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Lead Behavioral Educational Interventionist - Position Overview:

• The Lead Behavioral-Educational Interventionist (Lead BEI) will assist students in achieving educational and behavioral goals through direct instruction and indirect support in the school setting. 
• This position will support BEIs in planning for and monitoring the daily behaviors of students placed in Cares School.
• The Lead BEI will ensure accurate staff data collection and will provide ongoing analysis by graphing data.
• The Lead BEI will communicate consistently with contracted Behavior Consultants and will help staff implement given strategies.
• The Lead BEI will receive supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and take direction from supervisors and area supervisors

Job Responsibilities:

Professional Responsibility

• Arrives on time for work and other activities.
• Performs extra duties as assigned.
• Assists principal in maintaining staff: student ratios.
• Assists teachers and school staff in managing school climate.

Supervises Behavior Educational Interventionist-1s (BEI-1s)

• Completes on the job training with newly hired BEI-1s.
• Provides ongoing training and supervision for BEI-1s.
• Oversees and Monitors Daily Data Collection completed by BEI-1s.
• Ensures treatment integrity and inner observer agreement (IOA) quarterly.

Analyzes Behavior Data

• Maintains student behavior data binders (e.g., files data sheets, tracks promotion, etc.)
• Complete graphs on student behavior data each 9 weeks.
• Provides graphed data as needed to school districts and parents.
• Provides graphed data to CARES School staff as needed.

Provides Support Services for Autism Classroom

• Provide behavior therapy* for Autism Classroom Students as written under related services on the student’s IEP
• Creates and assists in implementation of protocols and interventions as needed.
• Creates and documents progress on Annual IEP behavior/emotional/social goals and objectives as appropriate for Autism Classroom students.
• Assist BEIs to manage crisis in the classroom / school.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work or related discipline with one and a half years of experience working with individuals with developmental delays.
• Five years’ experience and Board Certification in Behavioral Analysis may be substituted for field related degree.
• Must be at least twenty-one years old. 
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner. 
• Must possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider.