Behavior Intervention Specialist

Sampson County Schools Central Office - Clinton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5953865

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Qualifications:

North Carolina licensure or Bachelor’s degree in teaching, or behavioral science. Candidates with degrees in Social Work, School Psychology, Counseling and other related fields may be considered based on past experience and training. Three to five years experience working in a multi- disciplinary treatment and/or public school setting. Demonstrate experience, commitment, and competence in working with behaviorally and emotionally disabled children.

Experiences in communicating effectively during presentations, trainings, meetings, and with members of a team. Experience and training in crisis de-escalation skills and physical restraint methods preferred.

Reports to:

Student Services Coordinator

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision of the Student Services Coordinator, the Behavior Intervention Specialist will provide consultation, support, and training to school staff in the areas of behavior management- prevention-intervention, classroom management, and instructional strategies. The Behavior Intervention Specialist will assist in the development of specially designed interventions/plans to ensure maximum potential for academic and developmental success. The Behavior Intervention Specialist will assess the behavioral, academic and developmental needs of students and assist teams in developing a plan to address such needs.

The Behavior Intervention Specialist will travel to assigned schools as required and participate in on-going training as needed.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide consultation to school staff and school-based teams regarding individual behavior strategies, classroom management, and school wide behavior supports.
• Provide in-class observations, feedback, and coaching to teachers on the implementation of
• behavioral strategies for students with behavior problems.
• Assist in the development, review and monitoring of Student Behavior Plans i.e. Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and Manifestation Determination reports/reviews.
• Collect data and assist with on-going evaluation of behavior plans and interventions with
• recommendations for modifications provided to teachers and school administration.
• Provide training in areas of behavior management, prevention, and identification of behavioral, emotional, and academic deficits that negatively impact the learning of students.
• Maintain certification in a crisis intervention program and provide training to staff within the school system.
• Work effectively and respectfully with students, family members, school personnel and outside agencies to provide resources as needed for students.
• Collect data and provide classroom behavior management techniques and modifications for identified areas of need.
• Promote the visibility of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support efforts in the schools.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians regarding the students’ behavior programs.
• Communicate with outside agencies (Mental Health service providers, Juvenile Justice, Probation Officers, etc.)
• Develop and implement individualized behavior programs for school-age students.
• Indentify and assess students…