Behavioral Interventionist

Behavioral Interventionist Opportunity

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has opportunities for a full-time Behavioral Interventionist to become part of our invaluable special education team. This role supports the delivery of services for students with behavioral and academic challenges by providing intensive therapeutic support in the least restrictive environment so students can be successful in school. We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year.

Pay: $26.21+ based on experience

EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution. As well as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• 1 to 2 years of directly related experience or training.
• Ability to implement behavioral modification plans, provide crisis intervention, and manage aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to use adaptive technology.
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
• Willingness and ability to be trained in restrictive behavioral intervention.
• Ability to read and interpret educational plans and behavioral data documents.
• Ability to attend an evening course on direct instruction and after-school training sessions.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, mental health, education, or other appropriate disciplines is preferred but not required.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.