Qualified Behavior Interventionist (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Qualified Behavior Interventionist provides direct and indirect support to administrators, teachers, students and families with the coordination of student¿s daily behavior regulation, relationship building and problem solving.

Requirements

Kansas Teaching license, School Counseling License, or have a Social Work accreditation
Valid Kansas Driver's License required
Bachelor's Degree required
Must be able to walk long distances
Respond rapidly in emergency situations
Stand for long periods of time
Bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds or more with assistance
Work five days a week, up to seven hours or more per day, or as assigned
Must be able to complete the required Crisis prevention training (physical skills)
Background knowledge and experience in teaching students
Familiar with District standards and assessments
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Exhibit a professional manner to all customers
Ability to prioritize and organize
Ability to perform a variety of tasks
Ability to change assignments on short notice
Ability to perform under deadline and work in a calm and efficient manner
Ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with others in the workplace
Heavy contact with staff and students
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must exhibit a professional manner and maintain a positive attitude with all students and colleagues
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides behavioral leadership and staff development focused on evidence-based behavioral practices.
Modeling of evidenced-based behavior supports while working directly with students.
Coaching, consulting and collaborating with staff and building administrator(s) on evidenced-based positive behavior supports put in place for individual students.
Assists in identifying, acquiring and organizing available resources for students and staff.
Collects, analyzes, and utilizes behavioral data, to identify and implement strategies to drive positive behavioral changes.
Collaborates with Child Study Team Members, and classroom teachers as part of Individual Problem-Solving Process.
Identifies behavioral escalation and implements effective de-escalation strategies.
Seeks to minimize student exclusionary discipline by identifying students with high behavioral needs and providing targeted student specific interventions.
Monitor staff fidelity to Behavior Intervention Plans.
Observe staff implementing interventions for procedural accuracy.
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.