Behavior Intervention Specialist

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Date Posted: 5/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Birch Elementary

• Bachelor's Degree in education or human services related field
• Certificate of Completion of Registered Behavior Technician Course
• Proof of 1,040 hours working with children documented on application or resume
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds
• Ability to conduct physical restraint as a last resort in compliance with regulations
• Knowledge of child growth and the diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education practices
• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
• Ability to instruct students one‑on‑one and in small groups under the direction of a Special Education Teacher
• Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
• Knowledgeable about word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and reports
• Ability to maintain a learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Assists the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in achieving the goals listed on each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Repeat lessons to Title I students who were absent for that lesson
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students’ work and study habits
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials selected by the special education teacher and other related personnel
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in the IEPs
• Administer informal assessments to accommodate students’ specific modifications at the direction of a certified teacher
• Assist with large group activities such as drill and practice, reading aloud, storytelling, and other oral communication
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Assist students in the library or media center
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as recommended by the teacher
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to maintain standards of behavior

• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the teacher’s absence
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
• Engage children in conversation to encourage…