Onamia Academy Behavior Interventionist

JOB DESCRIPTION: Onamia Academy School is seeking a dynamic and highly energetic Behavior Interventionist.

Primary Responsibilities include the following:

• Working with students needing additional assistance to be successful behaviorally in a classroom or other school setting
• Supporting and training both certified and noncertified staff in developing District wide behavior intervention training
• District wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) planning and implementation
• Behavioral data collection and analysis and District wide training for use and implementation
• Supporting students by building relationships and teaching skills that will support positive behaviors
• Communicate with staff and students regarding students' needs and behavioral progress
• Daily behavior management and intervention duties at Mille Lacs Academy School Program

Candidate Qualities:

• Thoughtful decision maker
• Passionate about working with high need students
• Motivating and positive with students
• Knowledgeable about working with students with mental health needs

Onamia Academy School is a care and treatment setting placed in a residential treatment facility for young males and is a public school as part of the Onamia School District. The Onamia School District is located along the south shore of beautiful Lake Mille Lacs and is one and a half hours north of Minneapolis on Highway 169.

Extra-Curricular and Coaching opportunities available

REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience working with high need behaviors required. Four-year degree preferred, but not required.

SALARY: Negotiated based on experience and education.