Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist

Mt. Blue Regional School District•Farmington, ME

15h

About The Position

The Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist is a compassionate, relationship-centered educator who helps create a safe, supportive, and restorative school culture working directly with students and staff. This role bridges behavior systems, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices to ensure that all students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive both academically and socially.

Requirements

90 credits of approved study or completion of an approved alternate certification pathway.
Ed Tech III certification from Maine DOE / CHRC (Fingerprinting Approval)
BHP Certification (optional/will provide training)
SafetyCare Certification (will provide training)

Nice To Haves

Restorative Practice experience (desired)

Responsibilities

Initiate model, and facilitate restorative circles, conferences, and mediations for conflict resolution, community building, and repairing harm.
Collaborate with staff and administrators to develop, monitor, and use data for Tier 1-3 behavioral interventions, focusing on proactive support to reduce referrals.
Partner with administration, students and families to create and track individualized behavior/support plans aligned with restorative values, ensuring consistency across the school.
Support restraint and/or seclusion events as appropriate, and engage in regular debriefing sessions.
Provide ongoing support to teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior management, trauma-informed strategies, and positive classroom culture.
Works collaboratively with teachers, BCBA & administration to develop and implement behavior plans.
Maintain close communication and meet regularly with the Principal and BCBA for instruction, direction, and reporting on behavior implementation, data collection, and analysis.
Inform the Principal, BCBA, or guidance counselor of any problems or special information regarding individual students.
Report to the Principal if unable to resolve a conflict with a colleague.
Carry out assigned duties related to student supervision (e.g., recess, lunch, boarding buses, class trips).
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professionalism in following all school district policies, rules, and team standards.
Follow all necessary time clock procedures; substitute for other support staff when requested.
Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building Principal.
Participate in assigned training programs.