Behavior Interventionist 1:1

About the role

As a Behavior Interventionist 1:1, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of an assigned student or students in Grades K–8 by providing direct, individualized behavioral support, intervention and guidance; increasing positive student behaviors. This position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is immediately available to respond to crisis situations with the ability to de-escalate students using CPI strategies, behavioral contracts and interventions documented in student’s behavioral intervention plan, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted individual, group, and system-wide interventions to enhance positive academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independent outcomes for students.
• Reinforce positive student behavior, skillfully redirect negative behaviors, and model effective behavioral strategies for staff.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records related to student behavior strategies (SBS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Collect, analyze, and chart behavioral data to effectively monitor student progress and inform instructional practices in collaboration with IEP teams.
• Provide practical support and guidance to classroom staff in monitoring individual student behaviors and implementing effective class-wide behavior management systems.
• Apply applied behavior analysis principles under the direction of a board-certified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and proactively address disruptive behaviors.
• Conduct detailed behavioral observations essential for developing functional behavior assessments and creating individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Assist teachers with preparation and execution of instructional activities, supervising students, and supporting classroom management tasks.
• Provide responsive and effective crisis intervention by promptly employing de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety, and acting as a first responder to minimize disruptions to instruction and school operations.
• Complete thorough documentation of behavioral incidents and related reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies.
• Adhere strictly to universal precautions and emergency protocols, including CPR, First Aid, and procedures for blood-borne pathogens.
• Identify, report, and address potential safety hazards, actively contributing to the site's safety committee.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, staff meetings, teacher collaboration sessions, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay informed about current behavioral principles, strategies, and educational policies.
• Assist in supervising students during school-related activities, including field trips, bus duties, lunch supervision, playground monitoring, and transportation support as necessary.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to promote continuous program excellence and organizational improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a paraprofessional, paraeducator, educational aide, teaching assistant or related credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience providing behavioral instruction, guidance and/or support to children; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) preferred.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
• Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Pay

Starting rate: $23 – $28/hour based on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• Free telehealth and virtual counseling sessions.
• Free health advocacy services and 24/7 nurse line.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Personal protection insurance plans.
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program.
• Legal services insurance.
• Pet health insurance.
• Accrual-based paid time off.
• School-hours and paid holiday schedule.
• Extensive personal and life-event paid leave policy.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Perks at Work employee discount program.
• Opportunities for growth and development.