Behavior Intervention Specialist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Behavior Intervention Coordinator

Date Posted:
7/21/2026

Location:
Vassar Middle and High School

Closing Date:
08/03/2026
Summary of Position: As a key part of our school leadership team, you will leverage Section 31a At-Risk funding to implement supplemental supports aligned with Michigan's MTSS framework. Your focus will be on restorative practices, reflective engagement, and Tiered behavioral intervention across the 6-12 building.


Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certification or licensure appropriate to serve in an administrative building level behavior role.
• Masters degree preferred in leadership or other education-related cognate.
• Deep experience or training in restorative practices, conflict resolution, and reflection-based discipline models.
• Strong familiarity with MTSS frameworks including tiered behavior interventions, data review, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communicator able to engage students, staff, parents, and community partners with clarity and empathy.
• Availability to facilitate afterschool or extended day mentoring/intervention sessions for targeted students.
• Alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.

Essential Position Functions:

• Partner in MTSS leadership: support data-driven decision making, screening, tiered behavior interventions, and progress monitoring as required by Section 31a funding.
• Provide behavior support across Tiers 1-3: debrief incidents, conduct restorative conferences, coach self-regulation, and reduce disciplinary removals.
• Facilitate restorative circles, mediation, conferences, and reflections sessions to rebuild community and resolve conflict.
• Supervisor reflection rooms or reflections-based alternatives to suspension.
• Coordinate afterschool mentoring or support groups for students needing additional behavioral or socioemotional intervention.
• Deliver or coordinate evidence-based training for staff to build capacity in restorative practices, behavior interventions, and MTSS fidelity.
• Maintain collaboration with families, community partners, and internal teams to holistically support students.

Work Year: School year - 186 days.


Reports to: 6-12 Building Principal

Pay Rate: Negotiable based on experience and education level

Benefits : Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life

Deadline to apply: August 3, 2026

Position start date: As soon as possible