Behavior Interventionist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Behavior Specialist to join our award-winning team. As a Behavior Specialist, you will guide and assist with our school-wide/classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program, increasing positive student behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Implementing individual, group, or systems-level intervention to promote positive academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes.
• Reinforcing appropriate student behavior and redirecting negative behaviors.
• Maintaining and updating records related to the development and implementation of student behavior strategies (SBS) or BIPs.
• Collecting and charting behavioral data for the purpose of progress monitoring and supporting IEP teams in informing instruction.
• Providing support to teachers and classroom staff in monitoring individual student behavior and class wide behavior management systems.
• Implementing SBS or BIPs in classrooms and other instructional settings.
• Applying principles of applied behavior analysis in classroom settings under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and prevent/de-escalate disruptive behaviors.
• Conducting classroom or student observations using behavioral measurements needed for functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Assisting the classroom teacher with the preparation and implementation of learning activities, providing student instruction, supervising students, and other school or classroom activities.
• Providing appropriate crisis intervention as necessary using the least restrictive intervention technique by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing appropriate de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper physical intervention techniques, and displaying non-reactive emotions.