Behavior Intervention Specialist SY

Behavior Intervention Specialist General Description

Under the direction of the special education teacher, the behavior coach will provide assistance to children who are in a special education program.

• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled/disordered students in a school, mental health, or hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of child development concepts and practices
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (offered at the district)
• First Aid and CPR training certification (offered at the district)

• Work intensively with students unable to function effectively in the classroom and immediately address individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicate reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR training certification.
• Assist in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assist teachers in the classroom by interacting with disruptive, off‑task, or emotionally needy students, ensuring progress within the classroom.
• Prepare or assist in preparing logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to the bus, time‑out location, nurse's office, and across campus.
• Facilitate decision‑making and communication between students and teachers.
• Follow District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Alternative school teacher(s) and/or Alternative School Coordinator

Calendar: 10 months; 40 hrs/week