Behavior Interventionist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine.
• Must be able to use instructional technology (Smart-boards, clickers, etc.).
• 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
• 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
• Kansas Teaching license, School Counseling License, or have a Social Work accreditation
• Valid Kansas Driver's License required
• Bachelor's Degree required

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.