Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist

Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist

Mt. Blue Regional School District Districtwide - Farmington, Maine

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Re-Posted:
May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938

Phone  Fax

COMMUNITY CULTURE CURRICULUM

“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”

Schools served: CHESTERVILLE, FARMINGTON, INDUSTRY, NEW SHARON, NEW VINEYARD, STARKS TEMPLE, VIENNA, WELD, WILTON

The Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist is a compassionate, relationship-centered educator who helps create a safe, supportive, and restorative school culture by working directly with students and staff. This role bridges behavior systems, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices to ensure that all students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive both academically and socially.

• 90 credits of approved study or completion of approved alternate certification pathway.
• Ed Tech III certification from Maine DOE / CHRC (Fingerprinting Approval).
• BHP Certification (optional, training provided).
• Safety Care Certification (training provided).
• Restorative Practice experience (desired).

• Maine DOE
  - Ed Tech III Certification.

• Restorative Practice:
  Initiate model, and facilitate restorative circles, conferences, and mediations for conflict resolution, community building, and repairing harm.
• Coordinate Tiered Behavioral Supports (MTSS/BARR):
  Collaborate with staff and administrators to develop, monitor, and use data for Tier 1-3 behavioral interventions, focusing on proactive support to reduce referrals.
• Student Support:
  Partner with administration, students and families to create and track individualized behavior/support plans aligned with restorative values, ensuring consistency across the school.
• Crisis Response:
  Support restraint and/or seclusion events as appropriate, and engage in regular debriefing sessions.

• Support Staff:
  Provide ongoing support to teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior management, trauma-informed strategies, and positive classroom culture. Work collaboratively with teachers, BCBA & administration to develop and implement behavior plans.
• Communication & Direction:
  Maintain close communication and meet regularly with the Principal and BCBA for instruction, direction, and reporting on behavior implementation, data collection, and analysis.

• Reporting & Information:
  Inform the Principal, BCBA, or guidance counselor of any problems or special information regarding individual students. Report to the Principal if unable to resolve a conflict with a colleague.
• Student Supervision:
  Carry out assigned duties related to student supervision (e.g., recess, lunch, boarding buses, class trips).
• Professionalism:
  Maintain a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professionalism in following all school district policies, rules, and team standards.
• School Operations:
  Follow all necessary time clock procedures; substitute for other support staff when requested.
• General Duties:
  Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building Principal.
• Growth:
  Participate in assigned training programs.

• 90 credits of approved study or completion of approved alternate certification pathway.

• Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate.

• Elementary Schedule
• School Year+ 4 days (183 days)

• Travel between schools or district buildings may be required for certain positions.

Building Principal

As determined annually by the District.

Completed annually by Principal or their designee.

Non-exempt

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Full-Time

• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education >
  Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Special Education >
  Transition Specialist

• Erin Landry, Director of Human Resources
• District Office
• Phone:
• Email: hr

Location:

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938