Behavioral Educational Interventionist I - Hattiesburg, MS

About the Organization

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Core values include:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. Employees foster a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

About the Role

The Behavioral-Educational Interventionist (BEI) 1 assists students in achieving educational and behavioral goals through direct instruction and indirect support in the school setting. This position plans for, records, and monitors the daily behaviors of students placed in CARES School. Individuals receive supervision from the Behavior Educational Consultant and Program Leadership.

Responsibilities

Student Support

• Establishes a rapport with each student, ensuring positive classroom expectations are communicated and supported
• Communicates positively with students, encouraging participation and rewarding successes
• Communicates and models appropriate child/adult boundaries
• Participates with students in play activities when appropriate

Teacher Support

• Assists teacher in implementation of lesson plans
• Assists teacher in managing classroom behaviors
• Assists, encourages, and supports students individually as needed
• Documents behaviors using specific forms and procedures

Crisis Management

• Maintains composure when confronted with stressful situations
• Supports and encourages students who may not be able to maintain appropriate behavior
• Uses the least restrictive de-escalation techniques before using an Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI)
• Fully participates in debriefing following the use of an ESI to decrease the potential for trauma to students and staff

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a mental health or educational setting working with children with educational, communication, or behavioral difficulties
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner
• At least twenty-one years old, possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license, and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider

Benefits

Canopy offers a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees, including:

• Competitive compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services