Behavior Interventionist

POSITION TITLE: Behavior Interventionist GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Behavior Interventionist will take a lead in the development implementation and revision for a highly detailed special education program for at least one student with intensive behavioral challenges. In doing so, they work in partnership with teachers, special educators, and staff to provide unique special education programs. These staff members are expected to function independently, after training and under supervision, to implement these unique programs. WAGE CATEGORY: Grade 6. Non-Exempt (hourly), Pay rate based on experience. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if the position exceeds 20 hours per week, otherwise, per the current Non-Union Support Staff Handbook. REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal/Designee in consultation with classroom teachers, other instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in education and/or equivalent coursework in Emotional Disabilities/behavior management preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Successful prior experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities and adapting curriculum content to learner needs.
• Experience working with students with Emotional Disabilities or severe mental health and behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and the ability to apply these practices.
• Ability to plan student lessons and work independently with individuals and groups.
• Commitment to the District's Vision Plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides direct instruction to eligible students in a respectful and supportive manner as students participate in the assigned classroom, school, and alternative learning settings
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills with students, community members, parents, guardians, staff, and supervisors
• Demonstrates and adhere to district policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records
• Attends and participate in assigned IEP, EST, or EPT meetings in a positive, constructive, collaborative manner
• Will collect and analyze data in order to adapt student programming
• Discusses all matters related to students, parents, and staff with direct supervisor
• Participates in training to meet student(s) individual educational needs
• Offers assistance to classroom teachers, special educators, assistants/tutors, and other staff members as time and conditions warrant
• Implements behavior programs as directed by the student's case manager.
• Provides assistance to students as required in areas of physical need, field trips, assemblies, and other such functions during hours of school operation.
• Completes assigned duties as per IEP needs/goals (IE: lunchroom, recess, and or bus) assigned by supervisor or principal
• Applies knowledge of learning and child development theories as it related to challenging behaviors
• Participates, as an active member and positive partner, in the planning of instruction and lessons
• Independently leads instructional activities in any setting as detailed by lesson plans
• Uses good communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills to independently address and resolve student learning and behavior issues
• Independently problem solves and resolves student instructional and behavior challenges
• Assist in developing the student's program including behavior plan, de-escalating strategies, and data management.
• Implements all aspects of services and instruction to meet student needs as outlined above as direct by the Special Education Case Manager
• Perform all other duties, as assigned by supervisor or principal

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Noise level in work environment is quiet to moderate
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Frequently required to stand, walk and sit
• Regularly required to see, talk and hear
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps; stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift, carry, move and/or restrain school-aged students
• Occasionally required to drive