Behavior Interventionist

Essential Functions

• Act as a resource to the Child Study Team, Problem Solving Team, and District Threat Assessment Team for a student who exhibits social/emotional/behavioral difficulties.
• Completes classroom observations for students exhibiting social/emotional/behavioral needs.
• Affords support to the general education teacher in supporting students that exhibit social/emotional/behavioral needs within the general education setting.
• Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) to determine if a student has social/emotional/behavioral needs or meets eligibility criteria.
• Participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) team meetings to collaborate on initial, annual, and review IEPs for a student with social/emotional/behavioral needs.
• Implements and provides the specially designed instruction and/or related services of social/emotional/behavioral support written in students' IEPs.
• Consults and/or writes contracts or Behavior Intervention Plans and conducts fidelity checks.
• Affords assistance to teachers and staff in implementation of contracts or Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Consults with administration and staff on alternatives to suspension.
• Conducts, participates and collaborates on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Develops and/or monitors progress toward behavior goals in the frequency indicated on the IEPs and provides communication to students' parents/guardians (at least quarterly) as required by IDEA.
• Completes and updates census information on an ongoing basis.
• Attends required Behavior Health Specialists department meetings and trainings.
• Works with school staff to establish a schedule to provide student services.
• Creates a safe environment conducive to student learning.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Special Education Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Knowledge of best practices in implementing behavioral interventions.
• Skill in working with multiple sites and administrators.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in self-reflection to monitor and adjust behavior programs as needed.
• Skill in operating a personal computer/tablet, utilizing a variety of software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the following areas: Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis.
• State certification from ADE in at least one of the following areas: Guidance Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or General Education.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities is desired.