Behavior Intervention Specialist

About the Opportunity

Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups.

Responsibilities

• 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 relationship 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, and parents 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, 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - 55,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals