Behavior Intervention Specialist

University of Cleveland Preparatory School

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly‑qualified Behavior Intervention Specialists at University of Cleveland Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist who is excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

The Behavior Intervention Specialist provides support to at‑risk students addressing conduct, discipline, or attendance issues while helping these students become more academically successful. The Behavior Intervention Specialist is responsible for creating classroom and/or school‑based behavior models to promote a positive and healthy school environment.

Be part of the difference at University of Cleveland Preparatory School! Located in Asiatown, University of Cleveland Preparatory School (UCP) is a public charter school serving EK‑8 students in central and downtown Cleveland. Founded in 2011, the school provides a college prep curriculum with CTE, arts, and tech specialty classes. The spacious campus is just minutes away from Cleveland State University and has strong ties to the community.

UCP is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

• Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups
• Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function–based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
• Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationship with students requiring intervention
• Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents others in finding positive solutions for behavior modification
• Monitors student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school‑wide daily attendance.
• Promotes school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures
• Participates in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or another related field preferred.
• Intervention Specialist license preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with “at‑risk” or “behaviorally challenged” children a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi‑cultural setting.
• Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $47,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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