Behavior Intervention Specialist

ACCEL Schools•Lincoln Park, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Lincoln Park Academy in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist who is excited to create 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. Be part of the difference at Lincoln Park Academy. Lincoln Park Academy provides an EK-8 education focusing on Character Education, Social-Emotional Learning and Technology-Enhanced Classrooms that prepare students for high school and beyond. Lincoln Park Academy is part of the ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity: 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

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
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