Behavior Interventionist at Meadow Lake Elementary School

Salary and benefits based on the Program Assistant contract, Level 7: $28.28 to $35.01 per hour, plus benefits. 186-day per year work calendar with eight hours of paid time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time per day.

Purpose

Team with building staff to implement behavior strategies and culturally relevant strategies to support students' successful participation in the education setting.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and build positive relationships between students and building staff.
• Collaborate with building administration and staff to implement effective positive behavioral management strategies as well as conflict mediation and de-escalation strategies.
• Support student success in the classroom and in participation in academics.
• Assist in facilitating groups with staff, students, and families.
• Liaison with resources in the community.
• Demonstrate skills in working collaboratively with education- and community-based agencies in development and implementation of plans to address individual student's needs.
• Support and facilitate crisis management.
• Work under the supervision of BCBA and Special Education Supervisors.
• Implement interventions, collect data, coach, and mentor staff.
• Work at an assigned district-wide site for approximately 4-6 weeks with a 1:1 student. This position will be working with students who have high-intensity behaviors.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, counseling, or social work.
• Experience working with adolescents, including students with disabilities, in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to deliver positive behavior intervention and support.
• Knowledge of diversity issues and the African American community.
• Effective communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge and skills in group facilitation.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.