Behavior Intervention Specialist - Grant Funded

The Ferguson Florissant School District is accepting applications for the position of Behavior Intervention Specialist. To provide comprehensive support and referral services to students and families in need, with focus on prevention as well as corrections.

One semesterposition January-May 2026.

• Must have a degree in Social Work. MSW preferred.
• School Psychologist certification
• B-2 Teaching Certification

• Support teachers in developing and implementing behavior plans related to specific student performance goals
• Engage parents/students in the “student behavior intervention plan” process and empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child
• Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which students thrive; behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice
• Provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors
• Create and implement programs focused on mental wellness, behavior management, mindfulness, restorative and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate as a Crisis Team member after being trained in the program for non-violent crisis intervention
• Possesses a working knowledge of community agencies and resources
• Facilitates staff development sessions and parent focus groups
• Serves as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations which are not referred for direct service
• Must have excellent human relations skills
• Must have the ability to perform multi-tasks with good organizational ability.
• Experience in a multicultural setting.

also see Physical Demands Checklist, attached

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is equivalent to a school setting. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff.

Computer, Smart board, Powerpoint, Excel

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Competitive salary and benefits

Complete an online application gflor.org. Attach the following: letter of interest, resume, copy of current certification and list of five names of references, including addresses, day and evening phone numbers, and email addresses, (including current supervisor). Once your online application is complete, please follow the directions on the website to indicate your interest for this position.