Behavior Intervention Specialist Wildflower SY

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Under the direction of the special education teacher, the behavior coach will provide assistance to children who are in a special education program.

• Position Type: Classified Support Staff/Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location: Wildflower Accelerated Academy
• Calendar: 10 Months; 40 hrs/week
• Reports to: Alternative school teacher(s) and/or Alternative School Coordinator

• Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled/disordered students in a school, mental health, or hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development concepts and practices.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (offered at the district).
• First Aid and CPR training certification (offered at the district).
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment.

• Work intensively with students who have been unable to function effectively in the classroom and immediately deal with individual student behavioral/emotional problems.
• Communicate reality‑based problem solving techniques to students.
• Complete and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Complete and maintain First Aid and CPR training certification.
• Assist in developing and administering educational programs for behaviorally/emotionally and/or academically challenged students.
• Assist teachers in the classroom by interacting with students who are disruptive, off task, or exhibiting other emotional needs, which are interfering with the student's progress within the classroom.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
• Escort children to the bus, time‑out, the nurse's office, and across campus.
• Facilitate decision‑making and communication between students and teachers.
• Follow District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.