Behavior Interventionist

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Behavior Intervention Teacher provides social, emotional and behavioral support to staff and students. Provides an alternative environment for students struggling with classroom behavior.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: __ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Completes behavior intervention and support (PBIS) referral forms for students; follows-up with Counselors; documents services needed and provided.
• Works with school staff to conduct functional behavioral assessments; collaborates to develop behavior intervention plans and set reasonable goals for students.
• Provides support and positive feedback to students in classrooms; monitors alternative lunches and recess for students as assigned.
• Provides an alternative environment for students causing classroom disruptions; sits with students in “calm room” as needed.
• Supports Teachers with disruptive students by providing feedback and information related to behavior management.
• May be required to physically restrain students who present a threat of self-harm.
• Supervise students in classrooms or in assigned settings.
• Maintains regular communication with families, support services, and other staff regarding student behavior, progress, and needs.
• Attends and participates in various meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of –

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Record maintenance and retention policies and procedures.
• General office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Methods of safely restraining unsafe students.
• Positive behavior intervention and support.
• Functional behavior assessments.
• Classroom management strategies.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Teaching strategies and best practices.

Skill in –

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Conducting functional behavior assessments and analyzing results.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
• Developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Interacting tactfully with District staff and outside agencies.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating a computer and related software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or related field AND five (5) years of previous teaching experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

Must possess an Arizona Elementary Teaching certification at the time of hire in addition to holding an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

A valid State driver’s license may be required.

Work is performed in a classroom environment and requires the operation of standard office equipment such as personal computer and related software, fax machine, and copy machine. May be exposed to potential physical harm from violent student outbursts.

Salary : $50,000 - $59,000