RTI - Behavior Interventionist - (Grant Funded)

About the role

Riverview Gardens School District seeks a Behavior Interventionist to support campuses in implementing PBIS, Trauma-Informed Care, and Restorative Practices. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, preferably with a Master's and BCBA/ABA certification, and at least 3 years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates training and professional development for school personnel on Trauma Informed Care and restorative practices.
• Delivers district-wide training on PBIS and presents staff development training in assigned schools.
• Supports schools in developing and implementing school performance plans and reducing the use of interventions that remove students from the active learning environment.
• Provides support to schools in developing and implementing multi-tiered systems of supports to address student social and emotional needs.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of social and emotional curriculum.
• Consults with teachers, counselors, and social workers on educational needs, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Provides suggestions regarding behavioral management/structured intervention strategies for teachers and/or parents.
• Conducts functional behavioral assessment (FBA) training and assists targeted teachers in developing class-wide systems of reinforcement.
• Collaborates with other departments to integrate PBIS with other district initiatives and collects and monitors school and district data.
• Pursues professional growth through attending staff development programs, joining professional associations, reading journals, and participating in workshops and conferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree, Masters & BCBA/ABA preferred.
• 3 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience dealing with behavioral issues in an educational setting or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of instructional strategies related to behavior interventions.
• Experience in supporting the achievement of underserved populations preferred.
• Creative and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and facilitate trainings and workshops.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management.
• Ability to work productively with diverse populations, teachers, parents, agencies, and community members.
• Ability to travel throughout the district by means of private transportation.
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.