Behavior Interventionist

Elite School Staffing•Detroit, MI

13h•$43•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves collaborating with school staff and families to support students with behavioral concerns. The Behavior Interventionist will work directly with students to adapt behaviors, provide targeted strategies, and support families. They will also provide professional learning to staff, model strategies in the classroom, and coordinate data collection and reporting on student behavior. The role requires participation in multidisciplinary evaluation teams and effective communication with various stakeholders, including parents, administration, school districts, and agencies. Additionally, the position involves facilitating problem-solving meetings, aiding in student transitions, and maintaining regular attendance. Other duties may be assigned by administration.

Requirements

Applicant must have completed a Master's Degree.
Michigan Department of Education fully approved School Psychologist, School Social Worker, Counselor, Special Education Teacher, or certified K-6 Gen Ed Teacher with over 5 years of experience in the classroom.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies or be willing to be trained.
ABA experience required.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with superior organization and communication skills.
Strong consultative communication skills.
Knowledge of MDE Emergency Seclusion & Emergency Restraint Law.
Proficiency in Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and online sourcing tools with functional knowledge of internet use for search platforms.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with developing a platform for data collection, analysis, and progress monitoring.
Ability to withstand the strain of the position.
Must be reliable and punctual with excellent work-related attendance record.
Able to lift 15 pounds to carry, push and/or pull items.
Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
The ability to travel to other buildings within the district is required.

Nice To Haves

Behavior Intervention Specialist Certification, preferred but not required.
Knowledge and experience with Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Intervention Planning, preferred.
Training, familiarity, and experience with students with disabilities, developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis &/or emotional impairment.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with classroom teachers, school Psychologists and school Social Workers on developing Behavior Intervention Plans for students with behavioral concerns.
Work directly and diligently with identified students to adapt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance and functional independence.
Provide strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students.
Supports students with behavioral needs in the classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher.
Supports families of students who have behavioral challenges.
Provide Professional Learning to staff on ways to support students with behavioral challenges in the classroom.
Model strategies in the classroom for general education teachers to implement to support students who have behavioral challenges.
Coordinate, monitor, interpret and report data on targeted student behavior.
Complete effective formal & informal individual student assessments and produce accurate, articulate, and timely written reports.
Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team for assigned cases.
Communicate effectively in a liaison role with parents, staff, administration, school districts and agencies regarding current students and referrals.
Consult and collaborate with teachers, ancillary, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents, outside agency supports on a routine basis.
Facilitate problem-solving utilizing a structured meeting format to address challenging behavior(s), classroom management, program concerns, etc.
Aid teams with developing successful transitions for incoming referrals & students returning to their resident district.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned by the administration.