What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY Behavior Interventionist (Multiple vacancies) position at Peoria Unified School District?
Position Type :
Related Services / Behavior Interventionist
Date Posted : 12 / 6 / 2023
Location :
District Wide - Glendale, AZ
Date Available : July 2024
Closing Date : Until Filled
Position Title : Behavior Interventionist 24 / 25 School Year
Department : Special Education
Supervisor : Principal and / or Directors of Special Education
Term of Employment : 9 months
Salary Classification : Teacher Salary Schedule
Job Summary : Provides consultation, participates in developing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, designs interventions, and provides specially designed instruction and related services and supports to students who have behavioral needs in the school setting. The Behavior Interventionist provides supports to school teams throughout the multi-tiered system of supports. They also collect data and provide community resources to parents as team members.
Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned :
- Act as a resource to the Child Study Team, Problem Solving Team, and District Threat Assessment Team for a student who exhibits social / emotional / behavioral difficulties.
- Completes classroom observations for students exhibiting social / emotional / behavioral needs.
- Assists the general education teacher in supporting students that exhibit social / emotional / behavioral needs within the general education setting.
- Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) to determine if a student has social / emotional / behavioral needs or meets eligibility criteria.
- Participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) team meetings to collaborate on initial, annual, and review IEPs for a student with social / emotional / behavioral needs.
- Implements and provides the specially designed instruction and / or related services of social / emotional / behavioral support written in students' IEPs.
- Consults and / or writes contracts or Behavior Intervention Plans and conducts fidelity checks.
- Assists teachers and staff in implementation of contracts or Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Consults with administration and staff on alternatives to suspension.
- Conducts, participates and collaborates on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
- Develops and / or monitors progress toward behavior goals in the frequency indicated on the IEPs and provides communication to students' parents / guardians (at least quarterly) as required by IDEA.
- Completes and updates census information on an ongoing basis.
- Attends required Behavior Health Specialists department meetings and trainings.
- Works with school staff to establish a schedule to provide student services.
- Creates a safe environment conducive to student learning.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Master's degree in one of the following areas : Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis
State certification from ADE in at least one of the following areas : Guidance Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or General Education
A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities is desired.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
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