Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist

Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist

Mt. Blue Regional School District Districtwide - Farmington, Maine Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5447578
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938

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Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist

W.G. Mallett, Cascade Brook School, Cape Cod Hill School & Academy Hill School

School Year 2026- 2027

Job Goal(s): The Behavioral Support & Intervention Specialist is a compassionate, relationship-centered educator who helps create a safe, supportive, and restorative school culture 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.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

• Maine DOE
  - Ed Tech III Certification

• Behavioral Support & Leadership
  • 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.
• Staff Collaboration & Development
  • Support Staff: Provide ongoing support to teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior management, trauma-informed strategies, and positive classroom culture. Works 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.
• Professional & School Duties
  • 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.

Education

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

Experience

• Experience preferred, but will train the right…