Behavior Intervention Development

About The Accelerated Schools

Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, The Accelerated Schools serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future.

Job Summary

The Behavior Intervention Development (BID) serves as a leader supporting behavior systems, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practices, and post-secondary transition programming across The Accelerated Schools Network. This role provides direct support to school sites through professional development, coaching, and systems implementation, while also ensuring compliance with behavior-related components of IEPs.

What You Will Do

• Behavior Systems & ABA Implementation:
• Serve as the network lead for Behavior Intervention Developer (BID) services across all campuses.
• Lead the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles across campuses.
• Support development and fidelity of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Conduct behavior observations and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) in collaboration with school psychologists and IEP teams.
• Provide coaching to staff on behavior intervention strategies, data collection, and progress monitoring.
• Ensure behavior supports align with IEP goals and services.
• Monitor and support compliance with behavior-related IEP services, including fidelity of BIP implementation and documentation for audits.
• Professional Development (Network-Level):
• Design and deliver department-specific or network-wide professional development on: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Behavior intervention strategies, De-escalation techniques and crisis response, Implementation of/BIPs.
• Lead and facilitate Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and certification for staff.
• Develop, monitor, and coach staff on the implementation and fidelity of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• BII Training, Supervision, and Support:
• Train and supervise Behavior Intervention Implementers (BIIs) across campuses.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to BIIs in collaboration with site administrators.
• Develop BII training modules and onboarding support.
• Monitor BII performance and provide feedback aligned to student needs.
• Ensure BIIs are implementing behavior plans with fidelity.
• Collaborate with Site SPED TOSAs, Compliance Coordinator, and administrators to align BII schedules and supports.
• Teacher and Staff Capacity Building:
• Coach general and special education teachers on: Behavior management strategies, Implementation of BIPs, Classroom systems that support positive behavior, Support teachers in integrating behavior supports into instruction.
• Provide modeling, feedback, and classroom-based coaching.
• Post-Secondary Transition Support:
• Support the development and implementation of post-secondary transition planning for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to ensure transition goals are meaningful and aligned to student outcomes.
• Develop and support the implementation of the secondary transition curriculum for Resource Labs.
• Provide training to staff on transition planning, including: Career readiness, Independent living skills, College and vocational pathways.
• Collaboration and Systems Support:
• Collaborate with: Site administrators, Compliance Coordinator, Site SPED Leads, School psychologists, SLPs and related service providers.
• Support MTSS systems and alternatives to suspension/discipline.
• Data Collection and Monitoring:
• Develop systems for tracking special education students: Behavior incidents, Intervention effectiveness, Progress as it relates to behavior.
• Implement systems to track behavior data, intervention effectiveness, and student progress, using data to inform program improvements and staff coaching.
• Support sites in maintaining documentation for compliance.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or coursework toward certification.
• CA Clear Credentials in one of the following: Education Specialist Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in school counseling, school psychology, or school social work.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in behavior intervention or SPED support.
• Experience implementing behavior plans and supporting students with behavioral needs.
• CPI certification required (or must obtain within 60 days of hire).
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, California special education regulations, and SELPA procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience training staff at a systems level.
• Experience with secondary transition programming.
• Experience in charter schools or urban school settings.