Behavior Intervention Specialist – Special Education

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration one of the following: Behavioral Sciences, Emotional Disturbance, Social Work Service, Effective Intervention Techniques or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Ability to assist in writing Functional Behavioral Assessments, Proactive Behavior Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities
• Ability to maintain a safe environment through interpersonal and physical interaction techniques

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and training in crisis interventions
• Experience in communicating behavior management techniques
• Crisis intervention and prevention training
• Experience working with IEP teams
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Responsibilties:

• Provide support and practical training to students
• Assist the classroom teacher with: implementing instructional plans; assisting with adaptations/modifications of the curriculum; preparing class schedules; organizing learning materials; assisting with classroom activities; and supporting the social/emotional growth of students
• Assist with redirecting inappropriate behaviors of students in classrooms, provide positive behavior interventions, escort students to vocational training jobs, and chaperone students on community outings
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students
• Monitor and record data pertaining to the educational progress on student goals and objectives from their Individual Education Plan (IEP’s) utilizing excel spreadsheets and graphs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a Functional Behavior Assessment, Proactive Behavior Plans and/or Behavior Intervention Plans developed by the IEP Team
• Maintain data privacy
• Attend meetings as a member of the educational team regarding students’ IEP’s
• Perform other related duties as assigned

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.