Behavior Intervention Specialist - SY 26-27

ACCEL Schools•Martinsburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists for Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, WV. The role is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students and creating a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. The Behavior Intervention Specialist provides support to at-risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for creating classroom and/or school-based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment. Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy (EPPA) is a public charter school serving PK-8th grade students on a 30-acre rural campus in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Founded in 2022, EPPA is part of the nationwide ACCEL network of high-performing charter schools and provides an individualized college prep learning environment with small class sizes, a fully certified and licensed faculty, and strong community support.

Requirements

A minimum of three years’ experience working with “at-risk” or “behaviorally challenged” children a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.
Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred.
Intervention Specialist license preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function –based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring intervention
Work with staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
Participates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

Benefits

Life benefits – time & peace of mind
Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals