Behavior Intervention Specialist SY

Behavior Intervention Specialist

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 who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and immediately address individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicate reality-based problem solving techniques to students.
• Complete and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Complete and 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 students who are disruptive, off task, or exhibiting emotional needs that interfere with progress.
• Prepare or assist in preparing a variety of logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to the bus, time-out, the 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; 40hrs/week

CLASSIFIED HOURLY (Non-Exempt) Hiring Guidelines and Placement Schedule