Behavior Intervention Specialist- Herrera Elementary

Phoenix Elementary School District #1•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The behavior interventionist works specifically with K-8 students who have a need to improve their behavior in order to focus more clearly on academic instruction. The focus of the behavior interventionist is to work with students to develop effective learning behaviors and appropriate interactions with teachers and classmates. The goal of the interventionist is to ensure that students manage their behavior in order to be able to focus and become more successful academically.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or Counseling
Arizona Standard Teaching Certificate or appropriate social work/counseling certification
Experience teaching K-8 students
Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Three to five years of teaching experience
Experience working with behavior intervention programs.
A proven track record of having a positive effect on diverse learners, including English Language Learners and Special Education students.
BCBA or BCABA certification
Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to the IEP team.
Provides effective student behavior improvement sessions.
Continuously monitor behavioral and academic progress of students receiving behavioral services, in order to adjust practices and student grouping.
Communicates and collaborates with classroom teachers and families regarding students’ behavioral and academic improvement.
Supports the site-level School-Wide Plan through facilitation and/or participation at in-services, grade-level team meetings, and staff meetings.
Collaborates with classroom teachers, coaches, and contracted consultants.
Provides consultation, support, and advocacy for behavioral programs on-site and across the schools in the district.
Provides program-specific training related to students with behavioral needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.