Behavior Intervention Specialist - STAR Academy SY Job Avondale area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Avondale Elementary School District

Behavior Intervention Specialist Full Time - STAR Academy 26/27 SY

Position Type:
Classified Support Staff/ Behavior Intervention Specialist
Date Posted: 9/22/2026

Behavior Intervention Specialist FT - STAR Academy 26/27 SY I.

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.

II.

Qualifications:

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)

III.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To work intensively with those students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and to immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.

Communicates reality-based problem solving techniques to students.

Completes and maintains Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.

Completes and maintains First Aid and CPR training certification.

Assists in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.

Assists teachers in the classroom by interacting with students who are disruptive, off task, or exhibiting other emotional needs, which are interfering with the student's progress within the classroom.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of 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.

Follows District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.

Performs 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

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 12:16:42 PM CST.

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