IBI Program Coordinator​/Behavior Interventionist; Gilbert

Gilbert, AZ

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is a multifaceted special education program, designed specifically for students with emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities or other educational challenges. Austin Centers currently serves over a thousand students per year from more than 100 school districts and charter schools on all our campuses. Our Vision:
To ignite a brighter tomorrow for every child and youth, regardless of their struggles, by providing unwavering support, world‑class education, and a nurturing environment.

This position is assigned to direct and coordinate the IBI Program at The Austin Centers Gilbert campus located in the IBI classroom and act as a behavior intervention specialist and CPI trainer on the campus. Computer skills in MSWord, EXCEL, and The ACES/IBI Database are essential. The physical demand will be occasional lifting, carrying, kneeling, crouching, and use of approved Austin Centers Therapeutic Holds when a student is a danger to self or others, and all other approved approaches have been exhausted.

Job related experience at the Austin Centers is preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience with the Austin Centers preferred. TSS level 2 or 3 preferred. The ability and approval to drive ACES vehicles is preferred.

Targeted job related education with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required. Strong presentation and written language skills are a must.

CPI Instructor Certification (to be acquired after assignment of the position)

Current State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Current CPR Card and CPI Card

• Train/mentor all Austin Centers support staff and teachers in CPI training and Austin Centers Student and Safe Physical Management
• Be an active presenter in Austin Centers’ Professional Development, and parent workshops
• Directly support behavioral interventions for Austin Centers students and teachers
• All daily operations of the IBI program
• Giving tours of the program to districts, families of potential IBI students
• Complete monthly billing
• Arrange IBI transportation for assigned students
• Communicate with districts about student progress
• Daily phone calls to parents regarding student successes and challenges
• Inputting all student info, daily attendance, behavioral data
• Providing districts with behavioral strategies for when student returns to home school
• Teach daily social skills lessons with all students in the IBI program
• Grow the IBI daily enrollment by marketing the program to new districts and schools
• Other functions will be assigned as needed by the Principal or Director of PBIS

$49,000 - $51,000 USD

Joining our team means that you are part of a passionate team of professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of our exceptional students. Austin Centers is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of their background or identity.

Come help us empower bright futures: transforming lives, one student at a time!