Behavior Intervention Specialist

About The Team ACCEL Schools is seeking highly‑qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at Sheffield Academy in Sheffield, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are looking for a specialist who is excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development. The specialist provides support to at‑risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping them become more academically successful, and is responsible for creating classroom and/or school‑based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment. About the Opportunity Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function‑based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, parents and others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification Monitor student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school‑wide daily attendance Promote school culture through daily practices, a positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures Participate in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty and lunch duty, as needed About You Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred Intervention Specialist license preferred A minimum of three years’ experience working with at‑risk or behaviorally challenged children as a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi‑cultural setting Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times Proficiency in Microsoft Office products Ability to pass federal, state and local background checks Benefits Compensation The salary range for this position is $45,000 – $50,000. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits – stay well & thrive Medical, dental and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short‑term disability insurance Voluntary long‑term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and educational professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #J-18808-Ljbffr