Behavior Interventionist (BI)

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
6/4/2026

Location:
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy

Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Primary Purpose:
Mentor, facilitate and support identified at- risk and designated special education students who experience behavior difficulties. The Behavior Interventionist (BI) works with the students to help them to be productive and successful in the school community. The BI is also a resource to the classroom teacher.
Ensure safety on the school campus.


Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Highly qualified status for paraprofessionals

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with behavior problems
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:
Previous experience working with children


Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support:

1. Serve at-risk students experiencing behavior problems as assigned by counselor and/or administrator.
2. Provide teachers with insight regarding possible obstacles to student's progress.
3. Regularly conduct social skills lessons for students.
4. Maintain documentation about all assigned students' progress and the interventions provided.


Student Management:

5. Monitor students' progress/behavior in the classroom and other campus settings.
6. Provide feedback to teachers and administrators on student behavior.
7. Develop motivational system for assigned students.
8. Report behavior progress to teachers.
9. Serve DAEP or STARS students weekly as assigned by campus administrator.
10. Provide behavior intervention in crisis situations. This may include restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
11. Work with administrators to maintain an orderly and safe school environment.
12. Observe students during passing periods between classes.