Behavior Intervention Specialist - Chandler, AZ

Pediatric Developmental Services•Chandler, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Behavior Intervention Specialist to join our staff and work in an amazing school! This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. PDS provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers; as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to Special Education Teachers, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen. For every therapist that works for us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.

Requirements

Possess a master's degree
Have a certification in Special Education, school psychology or social work.
Have experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
Possess skills in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing and implementing Functional Behavior Plans.
Possess skills to effectively manage problem student's behavior and train staff / teachers to do the same.

Responsibilities

Observe students in the classroom, collect data, and make recommendations for Functional Behavior Assessments.
Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Program Team to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Functional Behavior Plans. Document student's present levels of behavior performance as requested.
Consult with general and special education staff and recommend strategies to implement the Functional Behavior Plan.
Provide in-service on positive behavior strategies.
Act as a resource for campus staff on modifying classroom instruction and developing behavior intervention strategies for staff to employ with individual students.
Consult with parents regarding their student's behavior, coordinating school interventions with parental interventions at home, and keeping parents apprised of the student's progress.
Upon request, work with the dean of Students, student study teams, threat assessment teams and other intervention personnel regarding training, development of programs, placement alternatives and other interventions to ensure that student behaviors are appropriately addressed.
Maintain a log of contacts with students and staff, interventions employed and the result of those interventions.
Other duties related to behavior intervention as assigned by supervisors.