Behavior Intervention Specialist

About the Role

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist at Academy of Arts & Technology in Marion, Ohio. This role is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students by creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. The Behavior Intervention Specialist supports at-risk students by addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The role involves creating classroom and/or school-based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

Established in 2019, Academy of Arts & Technology is the first public charter school to serve the Marion community and ranks in the top 20% of Ohio charter schools. The award-winning school offers EK-8th grade students a well-rounded, college prep program emphasizing hands-on and project-based learning. The campus features a wide range of educational facilities, and students enjoy specialty classes in art, music, and Career Technical Education, as well as activities and sports. Academy of Arts & Technology is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

About Us

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
  • 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
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
  • Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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.